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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: sftp600 on November 22, 2014, 18:56:35

Title: Stud bolt broken - chrome trim heating levers
Post by: sftp600 on November 22, 2014, 18:56:35

Hello forum,

After having revised my whole heating system (the radiator was leaking), I am currently reassembling the different parts.
Unfortunately I broke one stud bolt from the chrome trim of the heating levers, because I tightenend it too much...  :-\
Do you have any idea how i can fix the bolt?

Thank you very much for any help...

Regards

Manuel

Title: Re: Stud bolt broken - chrome trim heating levers
Post by: Raymond on November 22, 2014, 21:32:24

That's going to be tricky because it is so small.  A good re-chrome shop could cut it off, weld on a new one and re-chrome the part.  Apart from that, I think you're faced with trying to purchase a new one or using an adhesive. 

Title: Re: Stud bolt broken - chrome trim heating levers
Post by: Garry on November 22, 2014, 21:50:25

You may get away using some Q Bond as it does not need to be really tightened down, only held firmly against the dash.  But like Ray said being so small will present a problem.  Only other alternative is to see if a jeweller can silver smith it back together.

Title: Re: Stud bolt broken - chrome trim heating levers
Post by: andyburns on November 22, 2014, 22:16:30

I had the same problem and my good friend Rodger fixed it perfectly.  There is a small raised boss which has just enough meat to drill into and tap out enough threads to take a replacement stud.  You have to be incredibly careful to not drill all the way through and need specialist equipment.  But still probably cheaper than a replacement.

Title: Re: Stud bolt broken - chrome trim heating levers
Post by: ja17 on November 23, 2014, 23:59:09

Hello,

I have done the "Andy" fix also. worked out fine. I don't think that you can weld a stud on this part, it is a zinc casting most likely.