Battery Cover Retaining Screws

[Guest Rockdoctor]

I'm trying to sort out a buzzing noise at high speed coming from the left windscreen/dashboard area.

One possibility is the battery cover - a big bit of plastic that is moulded to cover the battery on my 02 2.3 petrol ghia gal.

One tag has broken off - which I can repair, but the thumbscrew that holds it in place is missing. The other one is still there, so I know what it looks like; a plasticky screw with a thumb grip at the top.

 

I can't see an easy way to make my own, so I guess I ought to buy a replacement.

 

Any idea what they are called by Ford, so I can order one?

[chromedome]

It's normally caused by the plastic trim that runs along the outside bottom edge of the screen. I bit of fiddling about and some sticky pads normally cures it. Common problem.

[NikpV]

yes - I have some folded / rolled up DPC stopping mine from doing it - almost invisible

[Guest Rockdoctor]

Thanks - I've put some pads under the left side (where the noise appeared to be coming from) but it made no difference.

 

I'd still like to get the screw-thing to hold down the battery cover properly - anyone got any ideas (or a spare one)?

[sal_park]

what about some tie wraps ? you can even get re-usable ones, but I guess either would be pretty suitable given how often the cover should come off.

[mumof4]

never had a cover on mine...so cant help you there......