If you guys haven't used Riv-nuts yet this is the perfect opportunity.
I know that it's not OEM "stock", but it fixes the problem. The studs
are available in the 8-32 version and with practice and care (not to
over squeeze the tool) the Riv-nut makes a fool-proof repair that is
much stronger than the sheetmetal version. I'd send a pic, but the list
would strip it.
On 11/2/2012 1:29 PM, Rollright@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> The Lift-the-Dot (now to be referred to as LtD) stud, just behind the door
> on the U.S. near the soft top hinge, has widened the anchoring sheet-metal
> to the point where it won't stay in the bodywork, even with a new stud with
> fresh threads.
>
> I'd sure like to fix this, and I've even tried Gorilla Glue. GG
> worked initially with the top's female snap, but the tonneau did it right in.
>
> So, how do I fix this situation? I've been told there is almost no way
> to get a goober of JB Weld or the like to the bottom of the machine screw
> threads, as access is nearly impossible.
>
> Tod Brown tells me his has the same problem, so if he and I have the
> same issue, I'll bet it is really common.
>
> I thought of putting a LtD with a bolt on the bottom, but then you get
> into the access thing again, trying to get the nut on the bottom of the
> bolt.
>
> HELP !
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083
> LRXFE
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