ttboyvette

I have lost one of my original screws for one of my tail lights. I called GM dealer and the claim I can no longer buy them.... they are discontinued.

I have tried to use a #8 Phillips screw and it is slightly smaller in thread diameter and it unscrewed and fell out in one drive....

Anyone know where I can buy original screws or ones that match up correctly to them?

I have a new to me 2010 GS vert that I have only driven 5 times and twice my taillight fell out and was hanging by the plugs only to have other drivers shame me and tell me my car is falling apart

oldcanuck

Make sure the screw has the metal grommet needed for it to grip. I was putting rubber water leak prevention on my tail lights and when I was wiping the housing area inadvertently moved a grommet. The screw wouldn't tighten until I checked it and put the grommet back in place.

Iceaxe

^^^This^^^

I had the same thing happen when install a wicker bill spoiler.

The metal keeper can be bent to allow the screw to tighten if it's to loose.

ttboyvette

I do have the metal clip that the screw fastens to.

I now just need the screws

Welker1

I would suggest taking one of the others out and to your local hardware store tosee if you can find a match or at least something very close. Good luck in your search.

ttboyvette

I found the in McMaster Carr

I had to buy 100pcs so if anyone needs any..... let me know LOL

Bob Paris

Using the part #, have your Chevy store do a search to see what other dealers show the item in stock. I have done this twice - including for this item a few months ago.

TraceZ

can Corvette Recycling send you a few?

hawkgfr

True Value hardware has mountains of different and off the beaten path fasteners including those that use those clips (tinnerman clips I think)

rc51racer

gpruitt54

It would be great if you posted the link on the McMaster Carr site where you found the screws. Having the specs would be valuable for some.

wjnjr

I've been looking for these for a while, with no luck so far. I'll take you up on your offer, and pay for them too. PM sent

v1 rot8

I’ll buy 4 from you

Iceaxe

Please post the McMaster-Carr part number!

TreyE

I'll take four, mine are slightly rusty. Mailed to Tampa, FL 33634 PM me price. Thanks!

gpruitt54

I would not mind replacing all 4 of the screws on my car. I will PM you. Thanks!

ttboyvette

These are not original torx they are Phillips

v1 rot8

Torx or phillips makes no difference as long as the threads are correct