Wanted - boot cover plastic hinge

[ProfCJJ]

Does anyone have, or know where I can get, one of the following plastic hinges please? One of mine was missing when I bought the car and I cant seem to find any (without having to buy the whole cover!). Any pointers most appreciated. I don't mind if its broken as I will fix it/ create a stronger joint anyway.

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[Zed Baron]

Common fault on the E89!, not available separately you have to buy the whole cover, there's a s/hand one on Ebay £200 ouch!. I found a good link on the forum where basically someone had drilled out the three plastic lugs/bolts/connectors and then put it together with 3 bolts. I bought Pack of 6 (enough for both sides), M5 x 30mm COUNTERSUNK CSK SOCKET CAP ALLEN BOLT WITH FREE A4 NYLOC NUTS, SCREWS HEX off Amazon for £2.29. Took me about 15 minutes per side and the finished job looks great.

 

[ProfCJJ]

Common fault on the E89!, not available separately you have to buy the whole cover, there's a s/hand one on Ebay £200 ouch!. I found a good link on the forum where basically someone had drilled out the three plastic lugs/bolts/connectors and then put it together with 3 bolts. I bought Pack of 6 (enough for both sides), M5 x 30mm COUNTERSUNK CSK SOCKET CAP ALLEN BOLT WITH FREE A4 NYLOC NUTS, SCREWS HEX off Amazon for £2.29. Took me about 15 minutes per side and the finished job looks great.

Thanks, yes that’s what I intend to do if I find a duff one. In my case the whole thing is missing so I need something to start off with!