Now Here is a Dumb Problem

**Peppercorn** · 7th February 2010, 12:47 PM

I was just working on my disco when the Fan inspection Cover Clip snapped the plastic when refitting it.
Anyone have any ideas how to fix this one??? I hate plastic!!

thanks in advance

**Landover** · 7th February 2010, 01:12 PM

I've fixed many plastic things using a soldering iron. You use it as a hot knife and run it along the crack and melt it together and smooth it over. With a bit of practice you can get a neet job. It does wreck the tip though if you dont give it a good clean afterwards. Alternatively you could pop rivet some thin sheet metal across to crack.
Cheers, David.

**Peppercorn** · 7th February 2010, 01:19 PM

Thanks

**justinc** · 7th February 2010, 01:21 PM

Yes this is a stupid clip and it is common for it to break. a new fan shroud cover is about $30.

JC

**eddy** · 7th February 2010, 02:34 PM

I have also broken these clips,replaced them with a small self tapper.

**Peppercorn** · 7th February 2010, 03:08 PM

Thanks guys!!

I tried the melting of the plastic with the soldering iron but all I did was melt the plastic.
At the end I got some Gaffa tape and taped in place which should work for a while.
Being a muso, gaffa tape is great for everything! It's a bit like an aspirin for a headache.

**95 Disco** · 7th February 2010, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Peppercorn

Thanks guys!!

At the end I got some Gaffa tape and taped in place which should work for a while.

You call always pick a professional job ... there are no wrinkles in the Gaffa tape

**Landover** · 10th February 2010, 08:28 AM

Have you checked in the engine parts of the Market secton, there one there at the moment, $10 posted.

Cheers, David.

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