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Originally Posted by s5s
Hi, there are a number of components under the hood (e.g. cabin air filter, air filter box) that have metal bolts that screw into what is a plastic hole. Inside, I can see some rubber-y material but with time I take it this will be chopped up to a point it won't hold the bolt. I believe I already have this happen to one of the bolts of the cabin air filter. Is there a replacement part for these rubbers? What can be done to restore the hold of the bolt by the plastic part?
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I’ve just put a little JB weld in there, let it set for a few minutes and screwed the screws back in. Just use it sparingly.
If JB weld isn’t available in the UK, it’s just a two part epoxy that is black/dark grey.