Screw for Opel lights

Jarjohn · 21-09-2014 7:14pm #1

What is the name of this type screw in photos attached as thread is gone and rear lights on zafira not tightening properly as a result. The white securing nuts are fine, just trying to figure out what these are called

colm_mcm · 21-09-2014 7:16pm

I'd say they're part of the cluster and not a seperate part.

Try putting some epoxy glue on the big threads and bolt it into the cluster.

Jarjohn · 21-09-2014 7:26pm

Only problem is screw wont tighten lights as small thread is damaged. I can sort big thread easy enough

colm_mcm · 21-09-2014 7:30pm

It wouldn't be any harm to clean up and lubricate the fine threads, if unscrewing the plastic nut ended up in the screw detaching from the cluster, its probably having a hard time turning freely.

Putting the screw into a vice or using a pliers, will the plastic screw turn?

I'm guessing the whole thing just spins in the light cluster when you tighten it?

Get some wire wool/sandpaper in your hand, grip it round the threads and unscrew.

Jarjohn · 21-09-2014 7:34pm

The plastic nut ends up stopping rigid about halfway in. Access to top nut an absolute c**t and can only tighten blind by hand.

colm_mcm · 21-09-2014 7:42pm

Can you get another nut with the same thread to clean it up with? A wingnut and washer may do the trick instead of the plastic one.

corktina · 21-09-2014 9:52pm

sounds like a good swap...now what will I do with the Opel lights?

Screw for Opel lights

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