Modern Vespa : Airbox cover - screws stripped plastic out GTS125

Airbox cover - screws stripped plastic out GTS125

OP Big_Shug UTC details Member Modern Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Scotland
OP Big_Shug Member Modern Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Scotland	UTC quote Hi - the airbox cover screws have been 'enthusiastically' screwed in previously and stripped the plastic out of the airbox mating 'tubes'. They are waggling about and wont screw down snug. Any suggestions on how to fix this or do I need a new airbox? Ta

Der Blechfahrer UTC details Molto Verboso ET3 & PX150 & GTS 300 Super Sport MY23 & Yamaha Neo's electric Joined: UTC Posts: 1918 Location: Berlin
Der Blechfahrer Molto Verboso ET3 & PX150 & GTS 300 Super Sport MY23 & Yamaha Neo's electric Joined: UTC Posts: 1918 Location: Berlin	UTC quote Try glue. Put in the screws a half milimeter short and let the glue set. Then turn them loose to break the thread then tighten them up. If it doesn't hold, clean it and try another type of glue. I think I'd try superglue first. Maybe add some baking soda as filler.

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Insert een black tie wrap in the screw hole far as possible and screw. Cuttoff the insert head of the tie wrap.

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Hi - the airbox cover screws have been 'enthusiastically' screwed in previously and stripped the plastic out of the airbox mating 'tubes'. They are waggling about and wont screw down snug. Any suggestions on how to fix this or do I need a new airbox?
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SaFiS UTC details Ossessionato 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1987 PK125XL Elestart, 1988 T5, 1995 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2 Joined: UTC Posts: 4752 Location: Veria, Greece
SaFiS Ossessionato 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1987 PK125XL Elestart, 1988 T5, 1995 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2 Joined: UTC Posts: 4752 Location: Veria, Greece	UTC quote Get some thicker screws Piaggio uses on other plastic covers. They do the job... https://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/product/covering-screw-4x19-mm_PI267958 You can also try a hardware store. You need 4x19mm or 4x20mm (8x3/4) round head wood screws... Positive

Fudmucker UTC details Ossessionato 2021 GTS 300 HPE +2013 GTS 294 Polini Joined: UTC Posts: 2132 Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Fudmucker Ossessionato 2021 GTS 300 HPE +2013 GTS 294 Polini Joined: UTC Posts: 2132 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	UTC quote Carlito wrote: Insert een black tie wrap in the screw hole far as possible and screw. Cuttoff the insert head of the tie wrap. If you soak the cable tie in acetone for an hour or so before inserting, it will soften and bond better with the casing...

Gf350 UTC details Hooked Vespa ET2, LX50 2T Joined: UTC Posts: 106
Gf350 Hooked Vespa ET2, LX50 2T Joined: UTC Posts: 106	UTC quote Quick search on eBay and there is a used one on there for £25 posted.

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