Replacing "lift the dot" studs

[fjweaver]

I've got a few broken "lift the dot" studs for my sprayhood which I need to replace.

Bit nervous that taking the old ones out might ruin/loosen the thread in the GRP for the new ones - so should they be glued in with a superglue or something?

thanks
Frank

 

[Rappey]

Give it a go and see ? It shouldnt ruin the thread unless they were overtightened in the first place. If it does ruin the thread then a little epoxy/fibreglass filler or similar in the hole, redrill and put in screw.
Ive used a bit of wall plugs in grp to hold a screw

 

[dovekie]

Agree with Rappey. You'll find it straightforward to epoxy fill and re-drill should you have to.

 

[Graham376]

I've replaced quite a few, all unscrewed without problems and new ones screwed in OK. Turn the new ones backwards until the threads drop in and then tighten as normal.

 

[lustyd]

You’ll need to take at least one out to work out what size thread you need as there are two different versions.
I used sikaflex on mine but filled with epoxy and drilled first as the old had knackered a couple of holes anyway.

 

[Nerites]

Agree with Rappey. You'll find it straightforward to epoxy fill and re-drill should you have to.

Hi John. Please would you PM when you get a moment. Ta