Front Cowl on RXV

wingnut2000 · 01-08-2018, 09:47 AM

I recently installed headlights on my RXV and when putting the front cowl back on one of the screws stripped out the hole to fasten the cowl to the cart. Any fixes for this without buying a new cowl?

HiTechRedNeck · 01-08-2018, 10:25 AM

use a plastic or drill/tap-able filler (we use smooth-on plastic )

fill hole let dry drill and test with screw then re install

only one stripped out is not a problem. many out there with one or more stripped out.

wingnut2000 · 01-08-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HiTechRedNeck

use a plastic or drill/tap-able filler (we use smooth-on plastic )

fill hole let dry drill and test with screw then re install

only one stripped out is not a problem. many out there with one or more stripped out.

thanks will try this. little nervous to take off and put back on. afraid more will strip

HiTechRedNeck · 01-08-2018, 12:41 PM

Have someone hold in place and don't over-tighten... they usually strip out if you try to pull cowl in place with screws.

cgtech · 01-08-2018, 01:12 PM

Break-off a toothpick (2 if one isn't enough) in the hole, then use original screw. It will give just enough bite to do the job.

jneubig · 01-08-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cgtech

Break-off a toothpick (2 if one isn't enough) in the hole, then use original screw. It will give just enough bite to do the job.

That worked for me

wingnut2000 · 01-08-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cgtech

Break-off a toothpick (2 if one isn't enough) in the hole, then use original screw. It will give just enough bite to do the job.

I have used this trick on other applications may give this a shot first

kgsc · 01-08-2018, 03:02 PM

Ditto, if it doesn't work there is always the filler route..

wingnut2000 · 01-08-2018, 07:45 PM

Got it fixed with toothpick and while I had toothpicks out I fixed hinge on my bedroom door as well lol

cgtech · 01-08-2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wingnut2000

Got it fixed with toothpick and while I had toothpicks out I fixed hinge on my bedroom door as well lol

Yep, that's where the idea came from!

01-08-2018, 09:47 AM	#1
wingnut2000 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 470	Front Cowl on RXV I recently installed headlights on my RXV and when putting the front cowl back on one of the screws stripped out the hole to fasten the cowl to the cart. Any fixes for this without buying a new cowl?

01-08-2018, 10:25 AM	#2
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: Front Cowl on RXV use a plastic or drill/tap-able filler (we use smooth-on plastic ) fill hole let dry drill and test with screw then re install only one stripped out is not a problem. many out there with one or more stripped out.

01-08-2018, 12:41 PM	#4
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: Front Cowl on RXV Have someone hold in place and don't over-tighten... they usually strip out if you try to pull cowl in place with screws.

01-08-2018, 01:12 PM	#5
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Front Cowl on RXV Break-off a toothpick (2 if one isn't enough) in the hole, then use original screw. It will give just enough bite to do the job.

01-08-2018, 03:02 PM	#8
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,141	Re: Front Cowl on RXV Ditto, if it doesn't work there is always the filler route..

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01-08-2018, 07:45 PM	#9
wingnut2000 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 470	Re: Front Cowl on RXV Got it fixed with toothpick and while I had toothpicks out I fixed hinge on my bedroom door as well lol

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