Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

[MJHJR]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

I have the same thing on my 2004 Merlot, sand package

Built date of 5/11/04

[MJHJR]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

I just went out and looked. My mistake. Mine is round

[5bird7]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

For those whose spindle caps are missing and say the spare hasn't been used. Do remember that if bought used, you don't know if the previous owner ever used the spare well for packing even if they didn't use the spare. It is also easy to flip off and land in the well and roll underneath the spare. Check if you dare.

[SixPac]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

If you've never removed the spare and are missing the part, check in the well. It may have come off and be under the tire or somewhere down there.

I've got to go look.

What I said in post # 38. If I didn't, Gobird will correct me.

[Dizzbe]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

Finally looked and no cap, but I have used the post several times when jumping the battery. So I may have removed it along the way.

[bwlewis]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

Not to be a wet blanket...my step-daughter's Pontiac G5 GT has the exact same piece on the spare hold down bolt.

[5bird7]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

Not a wet blanket, Bruce. Maybe GM has a part number? and they probably bought from the same source.

[bwlewis]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

The next time it's parked long enough to take a look, I will. New boyfriend and all, you know.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

I found mine under the spare and promptly dropped it there once again.

Mine is round, the build date is 2/5/03.

[nvabill]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

Hey, thanks for the info, mine is an '04 built in early '04 and I have nothing although it shows the big hexagontal piece in the instruction photos.

Everyone should check their floor underside as mine was almost worn all the way thru by the bolt top. Quick fix, duct tape a piece of plastic on the bottom of the floor for support.

Please post if anyone finds where to get a replacement part.

[nvabill]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

Drill a hole in a chunk of anything to the right depth.

Leroy I just cut a small piece of plastic and then duct taped it to the bottom of the floor where the bolt top hits it. Should work for now until I find the right part.

EDIT - Sorry answer meant for Leroy.

[nvabill]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

My 04 was built 4/28/04, tomarrow she'll be 8 years old. No cap at all on mine. Does anyone have a suggestion on something simple that's easilly available to put on it to prevent any damage? I wonder if since there are so many missing if they were left off at the factory. I'm pretty sure my spare has never been out of the trunk. Leroy

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Leroy I just cut a small piece of plastic and then duct taped it to the bottom of the floor where the bolt top hits it. Should work for now until I find the right part.

[sandilou]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

My 02 has a round one that I found laying by the tire. Also the spare has 20# of pressure. Build date 5/02.

[5bird7]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

My 02 has a round one that I found laying by the tire. Also the spare has 20# of pressure. Build date 5/02.

Just be aware, David, that your spare is definitely out of date if it hasn't been replaced in the last few years. Those old Firestone spares need to be replaced.

[Elijahbird7]

Re: Picky point that needs input from owners, particularly if bought Your Tbird NEW.

'04 built 01/07/04
Bought new, current mileage 6767
Round

Went out to check. At first I thought it was missing, but once I got my flashlight, I saw it was sitting in the lug hole. I may have placed it there when I replaced the battery and forgot to put it back. Anyway, as long as I was there, I decided to check the air pressure, and it was very low, around 20 pounds. So, glad you posted this Dot.