[DML] Unusual Repair

["Steven L. Alves" <steve@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I had what I am guessing is a very unusual problem yesterday but the solution was far simpler then I thought.


Ken had removed the trunk release assembly when he put the remote release in. Although he gave me the release handle and a new cable, I discovered the bracket that holds the cable and handle (101165) was missing. I ordered the new bracket and when it came in I started to put it all together. The bracket mounts to a plate with two studs that is on the fiberglass body. For some reason the studs were not lining up quite right but I was able to get it on and as I was tightening the lower nut, the stud snapped. I looked in the parts manual and wouldn't you know it.. No part number. I called DMCH and Grady and learned that evidently this part is actually part of the fiberglass frame and not a separately orderable part. Grady did offer to strip one off a parts vehicle if I needed one (Thanks) but I couldn't figure out why it was part of the frame. I removed the three bolts and scraped the silicone that was holding it to the body and Viola.. It is just a metal plate with two studs on it. A quick trip to the welder and he ground the old stud down and welded a bolt on, a little silicone and it works like a charm. The real question is how many of these little parts are not available except by stripping them off a parts car. I am almost thinking of picking up a junk car just for oddball parts.


Steve
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