Interior Discussion about interior restoration, repairs, and modifications.

unaligned plastic: what screw?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 15, 2016 | 12:13 PM
  #1  
NiG's Avatar
NiG
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Italy
Car: 1989 Gray ttop GTA
Engine: 5700cc
Transmission: auto 700R4
unaligned plastic: what screw?

Hello

I have this wrong alignment in the marked piece. The more I tighten the screw, the more the plastic goes out.

I noticed the screw hole is not vertical, kinda oblique. Is it correct? What kind of screw should I use?




Reply
Old May 15, 2016 | 01:43 PM
  #2  
84 1LE's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 403
From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Re: unaligned plastic: what screw?

That look like the correct screw, it should be longer than the others like it.The angle is also not vertical, but diagonal is the best way i can describe it.

Just snug tight should do, otherwise you'll get what you have from over tightening.
Reply
Old May 15, 2016 | 02:01 PM
  #3  
gt4373's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,973
Likes: 348
From: CT
Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 Liter 4-BBL V8 High Output
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: unaligned plastic: what screw?

Looks Like The Right Screw,Just Not Screwed In Correctly.


Reply
Old May 15, 2016 | 06:33 PM
  #4  
zero13's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
From: O'hare
Car: 91 Z28
Engine: Enhanced 5.0L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Posi
Re: unaligned plastic: what screw?

your angle needs to be toward the outside of the car a smidge..that seems to be the right screw,but it screws thru the carpet into a slot near the sill plate....you'll need to push in and screw by feel, but you will find it eventually...pull piece out, see where hole is, then do it "blindly" by memory...small details like that is important..if you skimp on that tiny detail, the rest could be worse...
Reply
Old May 15, 2016 | 07:07 PM
  #5  
DynoDave43's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,809
Likes: 906
From: MICHIGAN
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: unaligned plastic: what screw?

I usually use a very thin phillips head screw driver to find the hole. The shaft of the screw driver will show you the angle you need.
Reply
Old May 16, 2016 | 11:04 PM
  #6  
lonsal's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 5,964
Likes: 37
From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: unaligned plastic: what screw?

Unscrew the screw, then use an awl to locate the original hole for the screw. Then screw it back in at the correct angle.

Lon
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Polo Z03
History / Originality
198
Nov 22, 2016 06:24 AM
wracks89
Interior Parts for Sale
0
May 14, 2016 08:08 PM
BadBilly442
Aftermarket Product Review
0
May 14, 2016 02:43 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:20 AM.