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Loose hood scoop

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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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Just an FYI.

All S owners might want to double check the tightness of the nuts holding your hood scoop on. I noticed one nut was loose a while back and had tightened it up, but now it is gone.

I went and bought lock washers for all four of the screws that hold the scoop on. Now they should not go anywhere.

 
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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A small bottle of 242 Loctite or similar thread locking compound (removeable strength) goes a loooooooooooong way.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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Yes I already had to repalce one... it costed me $2.76 at the dealer... the closest Dealer not my original Dealer... I wasnt able to find the size at the local hardware store... that was weird...
 
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 06:21 AM
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>>Yes I already had to repalce one... it costed me $2.76 at the dealer... the closest Dealer not my original Dealer... I wasnt able to find the size at the local hardware store... that was weird...


Ouch! I found some basic metric nuts at my local ACE hardware. I believe I used a 5mm. They were nice and let me take several sizes out to check for a proper fit. They cost only $.17. I found lock washers to fit for $.25 each.

I hate it when the stealerships overcharge. :evil:
 
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