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r_torrijos2007 · Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:59 am loose thread screws and nuts

hi to averyone!!!
just yesterday, ive got the time to to have a few bits with my scoo.
Well ive tried to open the side and front panels, which was I thought tightly screwed (torque).
Onto the next nut I wasnt forcing that much, but maybe it was too tight..I have forced it and thats it the nut have loosen its thread.
well I didnt bother anymore openign those panels and cleaning.
Alright, I need an expert an advice from you guys!...although changing those nuts would be the right course..
on how to address the problems on loose threads of the nuts and screws.
Thank you very much!!
Kudos!
Richelle

1fixitman · Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:25 pm

What did she say? I think you meant to say that you have stripped a screw or two????? The head of the screw or the hole that the screw goes into? Is the hole plastic, metal or a kind of metal clip???? Please be more specific so we can help you.
Dwayne

Yellow Scooter · Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:47 pm

It sounded like she was talking about body panels.
Am I close?
Gorilla Glue and Locktite. Works wonders.
With the nut n bolt pairs that are replaceable, I'd get stainless steel metrics and replace them all at the same time. However I'd leave the engine alone. Tighten the engine stuff till snug, but don't ever throw a lot of weight into an engine bolt, or it'll be a very costly mistake. :shock:
Places like the engine compartment you don't want to glue shut, obviously. But stuff like the rear side panels, the lower rocker panels, nose section, (if you can remove the headlight & signal bulbs without taking it off) you can apply some Gorilla glue to the threads of the screws and screw back in snugly. Wrist-tight is plenty enough torque for plastic body moldings. Once the glue swells and dries, those panels aren't going anywhere ever agian. ;)
There aren't very many places you'd want to use the Locktite, because you might want to get in and do some modding or engine work later on. About the only thing I'd use it on is the exhaust pipe and muffler brackets. Again, make sure you aren't gonna want a performance pipe later on or anything. If your mind is made up and your like: "Once it's dead, I'm getting a new one!", Then by all means, Locker-Down, Just don't smear any onto the sparkplug! :shock:
Blue Locktite is the semi-permanent stuff, while the Red stuff is ever-permanent, never to budge ever again!
Not even Nuclear War will budge it! :twisted: All that'll be left will be cockroaches, and that piece of metal off your scooter!! :twisted: :D :twisted:

r_torrijos2007 · Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:49 pm loose thread

Hello what I meant was that, I cant unlocked a nut because, its head as loosen or lost its thread
maybe becuase I have applied too much force with the spanner.
tahts it
thanks

larry8 · Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:45 pm

The above suggestions are good, use them.
But I'd thought I'd mention one thing about the use of Locktite. To remove a screw - nut that was installed with locktite all you have to do is apply some heat the the part and it will re-liquify for a brief time. I've used an electric soldering iron and touched the tip to a screw for a few seconds and it came right off.

r_torrijos2007 · Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:50 pm screw fixed

thanks for the info provide
much appreciated