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Engine bay door brackets

Hi - new Foretravel owners here.  '07 Nimbus.  I was having trouble accessing my engine bay.  Once I finally got it to release, I notice that the passenger side bracket that releases the latch was only being held in place by 1 of the 4 bolts.  I stole one from the driver side to make it somewhat secure (and allow it to open mroe reliably), but now I have a question.

I'm not sure what type of screws I should use, and I'm unsure if I need to reinforce the holes prior to replacing them.  I want to make sure they don't back out again - it's a bit concerning that I've lost 3.  Any best practices here?


Steve and Cassi
2007 Foretravel Nimbus 42'

Re: Engine bay door brackets

Reply #1 –
Stick a wooden match stick into the hole and then insert the screw.  Should tighten up fine a with the match stick to solve the striped threads in the hole.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Engine bay door brackets

Reply #2 –
I've used nylon cable ties similarly.
Mark, Monique & Steven Hachigian
2004 36U295 Build No. 6239
2011 Honda CRV 4WD
2024 Dynamax Isata 5 30fw Xplorer
 

Re: Engine bay door brackets

Reply #3 –
Perfect - makes sense.  I'll fix and keep an eye on them.
Steve and Cassi
2007 Foretravel Nimbus 42'