Should have listened to the advice regarding (THE SIX) spoiler bolts (PIX INCLUDED) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rogue Leader · 08-01-2009, 04:36 PM

cause at 2000 miles one of the nuts backed completely off on my spoiler and is now stuck in the innerworkings of the trunklid

The rattle is quite annoying and I have no way to get it out. I went and tightened the rest now (as all were loose in one shape or form....)

Yet another thing they have to do when I bring it back in a month for the scuff pads to be replaced (they had to install a new rocker cause of the bulge behind the door and the paint hasn't cured yet).

CHECK YOUR SPOILER BOLTS!!!

EDITED TO ADD PICTURE OF BOLT LOCATIONS.

jpsuperman81 · 08-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Magnet?

Rogue Leader · 08-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Magnet?

I may have a telescoping magnet at my dads house gonna check in a bit...

fbodfather · 08-01-2009, 04:44 PM

Very sorry to hear about the bolts coming loose.

We did track it down to a faulty torque setting on a wrench on the line......don't have a VIN cut-off but will try to find out.....solved several weeks ago....

Rookie13 · 08-01-2009, 04:54 PM

Rogue, actually if you follow these instructions, you might have a good chance of removing that nut.

Find a rather large magnet that will penetrate two layers of steel. Put Scotch-tape on the side of the magnet you plan to use, as a protectant.

Find the loctation of the nut by tapping on the deck-lid with your knuckles. Locate the exit hole you need to use and come up with an exit strategy...

Use the scotch-tape coated side of the magnet on the underside of your trunk lid to maneauver the nut thru the channel of the deck-lid or where-ever it is. The magnet should easily move the nut along the inside of the panel so you can get it to the hole and remove it.

Worse case scenario, if you have to use the magnet on the outside of the car (paint) pull off a long strip of the scoth tape, curl the ends and TAB each end; pre-paste the tape by laying it on your pants/jeans, so it is super-sticky. Put the scotch-tape directly on your paint where your exit strategy meets up with the hole. Drag the magnet very carefully across the scotch-tape to maneuver the nut thru the inside of the lid. Have a secondary magnet on standby to help remove the nut from the hole.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

djsnoflake · 08-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Or also wrapping a really strong magnet inside of your shammy/microfibre cloth works good too for the keeping paint safe situation.

domano 68 · 08-01-2009, 05:59 PM

I had dealer installed LPO striped installed so no need to worry here.

"prima"Donna · 08-01-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Very sorry to hear about the bolts coming loose.

We did track it down to a faulty torque setting on a wrench on the line......don't have a VIN cut-off but will try to find out.....solved several weeks ago....

Thanks for the info, Scott...my VIN is 7085, and "so far, so good"............will definitely have hubby check that for me...............

PQ · 08-01-2009, 07:00 PM

I too read the warning on the spoiler bolts and dismissed it. about a week ago I was washing my car and noticed it loose on the driver side. I popped the rubber covers off and tightened them. the one on the inside fell out into the trunk. Guess I got lucky on that one. The rubber covers go back on easily, just push in the middle till it pops. They come off with just your fingers.

*mlee* · 08-01-2009, 07:03 PM

Lots of ways to fish out the bolts in here...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29678

Daddyo01545 · 08-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Rare earth magnets...even small ones are VERY strong. I agree that you use a polishing cloth and a magnet and you are good to go. I use high heat rare earth magnets on my oil filter and pan to pull out those microscopic metal shavings from the new motor.

oachalon · 08-01-2009, 09:09 PM

i just checked mine and they seem to be tight so all is well for now.

edog · 08-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Just tightened mine up. Al four were loose. Tightened about a half to full turn on each.

Rogue Leader, I hope you get that nut out of the trunk lid soon. It would drive me absolutely ape shit.

HeatherR · 08-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domano 68

I had dealer installed LPO striped installed so no need to worry here.

Check yours...Stripes were a thought at the beginning, but that was not the cause.

08-01-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Should have listened to the advice regarding (THE SIX) spoiler bolts (PIX INCLUDED) cause at 2000 miles one of the nuts backed completely off on my spoiler and is now stuck in the innerworkings of the trunklid The rattle is quite annoying and I have no way to get it out. I went and tightened the rest now (as all were loose in one shape or form....) Yet another thing they have to do when I bring it back in a month for the scuff pads to be replaced (they had to install a new rocker cause of the bulge behind the door and the paint hasn't cured yet). CHECK YOUR SPOILER BOLTS!!! *EDITED TO ADD PICTURE OF BOLT LOCATIONS.* Attached Images __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

08-01-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
domano 68 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 627 View My Garage	I had dealer installed LPO striped installed so no need to worry here. __________________

08-01-2009, 07:00 PM	#9
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I too read the warning on the spoiler bolts and dismissed it. about a week ago I was washing my car and noticed it loose on the driver side. I popped the rubber covers off and tightened them. the one on the inside fell out into the trunk. Guess I got lucky on that one. The rubber covers go back on easily, just push in the middle till it pops. They come off with just your fingers. __________________

08-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	Lots of ways to fish out the bolts in here... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29678 __________________

08-01-2009, 09:13 PM	#13
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Just tightened mine up. Al four were loose. Tightened about a half to full turn on each. Rogue Leader, I hope you get that nut out of the trunk lid soon. It would drive me absolutely ape shit. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

08-01-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Magnet?

08-01-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Very sorry to hear about the bolts coming loose. We did track it down to a faulty torque setting on a wrench on the line......don't have a VIN cut-off but will try to find out.....solved several weeks ago....

08-01-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
Rookie13 Hooked on AutoX Drives: 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 400 View My Garage	Rogue, actually if you follow these instructions, you might have a good chance of removing that nut. Find a rather large magnet that will penetrate two layers of steel. Put Scotch-tape on the side of the magnet you plan to use, as a protectant. Find the loctation of the nut by tapping on the deck-lid with your knuckles. Locate the exit hole you need to use and come up with an exit strategy... Use the scotch-tape coated side of the magnet on the underside of your trunk lid to maneauver the nut thru the channel of the deck-lid or where-ever it is. The magnet should easily move the nut along the inside of the panel so you can get it to the hole and remove it. Worse case scenario, if you have to use the magnet on the outside of the car (paint) pull off a long strip of the scoth tape, curl the ends and TAB each end; pre-paste the tape by laying it on your pants/jeans, so it is super-sticky. Put the scotch-tape directly on your paint where your exit strategy meets up with the hole. Drag the magnet very carefully across the scotch-tape to maneuver the nut thru the inside of the lid. Have a secondary magnet on standby to help remove the nut from the hole. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

08-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#11
Daddyo01545 New England C5 Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Posts: 144 View My Garage	Rare earth magnets...even small ones are VERY strong. I agree that you use a polishing cloth and a magnet and you are good to go. I use high heat rare earth magnets on my oil filter and pan to pull out those microscopic metal shavings from the new motor.

08-01-2009, 09:09 PM	#12
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	i just checked mine and they seem to be tight so all is well for now.

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