2000 Hyundai Accent Hood Bolt rusted through

Tiny
KOALAMOORE
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  • 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,800 MILES
There wasn't a suitable category for my question, sorry!
My hood bolts are rusty and one has just broken so my hood is just attached by one rusty bolt and the latch. Is this something I can replace myself? Do I need a special bolt? Something I can get at an auto parts store?
Thanks,
Judie
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 4:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
You will need to drill out the old bolt and try to retap the nut that the broken bolt attaches to. Once it is drilled out and the rusted one is gone, determine the best size tap to retap the hole to, and get a new bolt.
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 11:15 AM

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