Broken Fog Light Screws
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Was changing the fog light bulb. When trying to put it back together, I realized both the screws that screw the plastic lens into the holder broke when I unscrewed it. No matter how hard I try to loosen the broken end of the screw with a plier, it won't budge at all. Must be really rusted in. Im sure this is not the first time it happens on these 944. Any helpful hints other than finding a used/new fog light?
Thanks.
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I had to get used mounts from someone. I eventually used just a touch of heat, and all that happened is the screw sleeve broke right out of the plastic. Good luck.
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So it actually worked by heating it? or did it make it even worst (ie: "sleeve broke right out")? Thanks!
Im trying to avoid buying a new Fog Light Assembly for $100.
Im trying to avoid buying a new Fog Light Assembly for $100.
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You could drill it out and re-tap it. That’s what I did, I was able to get most of the rust out this way too, down to stronger metal. On one of them I was a bit off center and ended up drilling a bit into the plastic, two years latter and so far so good…