Console/armrest stud repair?
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Le Mans Master
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Console/armrest stud repair?
I’m sure others have experienced the stud threads stripping and not holding well anymore. I was wondering what others may have done to fix this? I could run a die on it but there’s not much room to swing the wrench.
Thanks folks!
Thanks folks!
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I put power tools on mostly anything I can. When it comes to my C5s and especially interior parts I do it the old fashioned way. All my trimming has been off and out of my car countless times for projects or repairs over 23 years of ownership. Everything is still in one piece because I only hand tighten bolts and screws.
Time consuming sometimes but less of a headache when I'm finished.
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Buy one of these.... most useful tool in my arsenal sometimes:
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-40-p...p-00952105000P
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Buy one of these.... most useful tool in my arsenal sometimes:
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-40-p...p-00952105000P
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-40-p...p-00952105000P
I only used my 1/4” socket and a long reach screwdriver. ’
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Heh. My fuel door release has a broken tab on it, so it kind of sinks into the console sometimes. Super annoying. High mileage car life, I suppose....
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Thanks, I was a metal shop teacher so I have the necessary equipment but got a bit gun shy. I will give that method a try. Yesterday I had to open it all up again because I forgot to connect the fuel cap release…which I found out about at the gas station I only used my 1/4” socket and a long reach screwdriver.
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I only used my 1/4” socket and a long reach screwdriver.’
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. Stingeroo, I’ve been somewhat successful with JB Weld and higher strength hot glue. As for welding, I’m a bit of a retrogrouch, preferring gas welding over the new ones, partly because of the ‘elegance’ of it and that it relates directly to forging, which is my favorite. I never got competent in stick welding, self feeding wire MIG was new when I had instruction, and TIG was the ‘exotic’ at the time, and I could not believe I actually welded aluminum! The newer methods are great, and since they don’t always require the presence of various exotic gasses are very convenient.