Any ideas on how to repair/replace hood bolt? I snapped the damn thing tightening a new nut?

Its one of the 4 studs that go through the hinge

 

that is the one that is fixed in the hood right?

 

yes.. going to a body shop I guess.. to have them weld a new one on.. sucks these aren't easily replaceable

 

so the shop is going to grind it weld another bolt paint to cover grinding and done... $200

 

YIKES!!! $200 for a 10 minute job and a spray can of paint........I mean it's not horrendous if you don't have access to a welder. But yeesh! I feel for you man, seriously do. Better luck next time I hope

 

if i had welding skills, I would attempt.. but the car is pristine and want it done right... bad enough my Heman muscles broke the bolt.. besides they will make the paint look better than I could.. just glad it's not visible from the outside.

 

Welding skills are mandatory- use too much heat and damage to the paint and surface contours will cost way more than $200. Although I don't know how you weld a steel stud to a aluminum surface...

 

 

good point.. from a quick search its common for body shops to have TIG welders (for aluminum welding).. Ill double check with them tomorrow, this is why I'm having the pros do it.

 

There's an attachment for stud welding. Essentially a big conducting claw. Hit the trigger it pushes one pulse, bam studs welded. Doesn't mar, doesn't push electricity or heat through the entire structure. Very simple and easy to use, just have to make sure it's set right. So yes, no welding skills will require a shop and professional to do it. Good points everyone

 

On a side note z spec ultimate engine bolt dress up kit is the real deal and looks great!

Just don't muscle tighten too much

 

update...

I was able to put the old nut back on and tighten enough to hold the hood down.. not having any work done now.. hope it lasts

 

you should be good as long as you don't take it on or off a lot

 

You could get a carbon fiber hood, mine just has a threaded section and you use a bolt to attach the hood.

 

not a fan of cf hoods