S1 engine cover stripped nuts!!

S1 engine cover stripped nuts!!

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AddTheBadd

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1 posts

69 months

Sunday 8th July 2018
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Any advice on repairing the captive nuts in the engine cover of an S1 Elise? I now only have one hanging on. My first thought would be helicoil, but would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,
Adam

Ganglandboss

8,307 posts

203 months

Friday 13th July 2018
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Mine weren't totally stripped, but I could feel the treads were about to go. I replaced them with studs which I bonded in (sorry - I forget what adhesive I used). I then secured the hinge with wing nuts which means I can very quickly remove the lid completely.