Wheel arch fasteners

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Chris Mackey

Discussion Starter · Jul 1, 2009

I am trying to remove my wheel arch liners, but I have a stumbled across an unexpected problem. I can't get the fasteners out. The one that came out wasn't in right.

I'm fine drilling them out, but can someone tell me where to get more?

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dasmoofler

· #2 · Jul 1, 2009

NAPA

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slaughtr

· #3 · Jul 1, 2009

Buy wellnuts instead.
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f92/wheel-liners-falling-out-36234/#post633804

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kmt63

· #4 · Jul 1, 2009

i got some from lotus garage.i also didnt get enough and went to the junk yard.found some cars with the same style.pulled a whole bag of them for a few bucks.

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SirLotus

· #5 · Jul 1, 2009

+1 for "Wellnuts"
No need to try to screw the OEM fasteners out, just get something under them and pry them out (no damage is done).
Michael

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RoadDad

· #6 · Jul 2, 2009

TheViper said:
+1 for "Wellnuts"
No need to try to screw the OEM fasteners out, just get something under them and pry them out (no damage is done).
Michael

I'll give a +1 to no damage by just yanking them out.

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Scott Bowman

· #7 · Jul 2, 2009

Chris, the local Autozone stores carrry inexpensive replacements in their hardware section.

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spf4000

· #8 · Jul 2, 2009

Nissan ones are easier to pull out than wellnuts since they don't use screws. They eventually break after a few years, but they cost like 40 cents a piece.

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xxxotic

· #9 · Jul 2, 2009

I got some plastic ones at Pep Boys..
If you want metal you can also use a hollow wall dryswell screw, but you need to use a washer so that it doesnt get sucked into the hole.

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