HUD Install broke a stud
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From: Spring Branch Texas
HUD Install broke a stud
Hey all --
Did the HUD install.. it's pretty good.. I think I'll eventually get a new dashpad w/HUD and make it perfect.. but, the cluster swap, projector install, harness et al went pretty seemlessly.
Unfortunately, during the reinstall of the center console, I broke one of the studs holding it down. It's one of the studs the 10mm goes on to under the traction control. I snapped it tightening the nut. Strange, didn't feel like it was all the way tight yet.
Question: can I some how JB weld that stud back on? Is there a simple way to replace it? I probably don't need it... but, want it to be right.
thanks
jp
Did the HUD install.. it's pretty good.. I think I'll eventually get a new dashpad w/HUD and make it perfect.. but, the cluster swap, projector install, harness et al went pretty seemlessly.
Unfortunately, during the reinstall of the center console, I broke one of the studs holding it down. It's one of the studs the 10mm goes on to under the traction control. I snapped it tightening the nut. Strange, didn't feel like it was all the way tight yet.
Question: can I some how JB weld that stud back on? Is there a simple way to replace it? I probably don't need it... but, want it to be right.
thanks
jp
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Don't think JB Weld is going to do the job. I would suggest drilling it out, taping new threads and installing a new stud.
BTW, I would suggest you stay away from the ratchet wrench and use a nutdriver with a socket on it in the future. Dayum man, did you eat some Wheaties before starting or what?
BTW, I would suggest you stay away from the ratchet wrench and use a nutdriver with a socket on it in the future. Dayum man, did you eat some Wheaties before starting or what?
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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Originally Posted by 85VetteBoy
don't think I could manage that. Taping and drilling.. man, I'm stunned I did the HUD install. Where are you in the Lone Star State?
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Originally Posted by BigBlue
Ahh. Good old h town. I grew up on the southwest side. Any of yall ever heard of Sugar Land?
