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lostsenerio

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Apr 15, 2008
columbus, Ohio
:talon:ok i bought this car from an idiot
who cant seem to put things back the way they was so i need help
1.my pass side door is sagging i tried to fix it but broke a bolt
so i drilled and tapped but when i tried to bolt the door back in
most of the bolts wont tighten it just keeps spining
2.my front and back bumpers are sagging i got about a 1" gap between bumper and the rest of the car
3.pass side door handle broke(lock still works)
driver lock broke(door handles work)

can someone tell me how to fix this?
 
Why didn't you check the car first before you bought it. Have you tried using a heilcoil in the hole. If not try using a bigger bolt. For the sagging bumper. Have you tried tighten some of the clips and bolts.
 
Best thing I can think of, it seems to be slowly working for me:

-Get a Chilton or Hanes Manual for your car.
-Visit Auto Wreckers or Junk yards (you will see better how the car is made, unless someone messed it up real bad) snag those clips, screws and yes bolts missing from your ride. Also look for upgrades :)
-Smile when you fix something

P.S. I like the front fenders on yours.
 
Thats quite a trade on your part.. Being a gamer, I've went through 3 failbox 360s.. You should be happy about your find.. not to mention it still looks nice minus the primed fenders.
How bad is your door sagging, why not pay about 60 bucks to have a shop rebolt the door.. It wouldnt be THAT expensive.. esp considering you got the RUNNING car for 300-500 bucks
 
My eclipse had that same problem, sagging bumpers. My problem was they had too small screws and it would hold til I'd hit a bump. So I got a bigger bolt on the first hole and zip tied the second. (There SHOULD be two on the right and left sides that attach by the wheel wells. Also, your bumper support might push them out of place if it isn't in right). Then make sure the 5 bolts between the headlights. For the rear, never taken it out. I just have the front bumpers down because of front mounts haha. Good luck.
 
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