Afternoon all, hope you are having a good Easter.

 

Does anyone know the correct part number for the air filter box screws? EA888 2.0 TSI in case the other air filter boxes are different.

 

Changed my air filter earlier and a couple of the screw heads are a bit rusty. I've found WHT002087 which looks to be the right screw but the wrong head - standard ones are a torx not posi head. Worst case could use these but would prefer the correct torx head ones. Any help appreciated. Cheers

A bit of rust won't hurt them. I would simply clean off the rust and use a bit of black paint on them.

Been there done that Ln the mk2. If you call skoda, because they are captive, they will sell you a new airbox, instead. However, I do have the identical part for a Phillips head screw. Or you get something similar as a self tapper and cut down. But it is hard to match such a coarse thread. 

2 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

A bit of rust won't hurt them. I would simply clean off the rust and use a bit of black paint on them.

 

The inside of the heads had already started to disintegrate when turning my screwdriver, assumed replacement would be the best option and screws shouldn't be expensive.

1 hour ago, TheClient said:

Been there done that Ln the mk2. If you call skoda, because they are captive, they will sell you a new airbox, instead. However, I do have the identical part for a Phillips head screw. Or you get something similar as a self tapper and cut down. But it is hard to match such a coarse thread. 

 

Thanks, might just swap them for the identical ones with the Philips head then 

For the gen 2 EA888 vRS (mk2FL), I used WHT002087 at £1.84 each (when I purchased) exactly same as original but Philips Head 5 x 33mm

 

3 or 4 of mine were rusted out in the car when I got it at 5 years also. I just replaced the bad ones. Obviously not the most rust resistant steel screws they've ever made.

Edited 4 April, 20215 yr by TheClient

If you make sure the bottom of the Torx hole is clear of rust with a small flat screwdriver, you might get a bit longer out of the existing screws by covering the heads in grease.

 

If you do get new screws, cover the heads in grease (service spray grease is great) as soon as you've put them in. Then just give them a light spray every service and they'll last the rest of the life of the car.

18 hours ago, HeavyMetalRich said:

If you make sure the bottom of the Torx hole is clear of rust with a small flat screwdriver, you might get a bit longer out of the existing screws by covering the heads in grease.

 

If you do get new screws, cover the heads in grease (service spray grease is great) as soon as you've put them in. Then just give them a light spray every service and they'll last the rest of the life of the car.

 

Thanks for the tip! 

Purchased the ones mentioned in my original post and by @TheClient and they are perfect. Exactly the same bar the screw head. Thanks for the input. Approx £2 each from a parts dealer in case anyone comes across this and needs some too.

 

 

Was that a VAG part number then?

 

If there is also a part number for the torx head screws on the later airboxes they would be a better bet if you are intending replacing all of them like Ahenners appears to have done.

On 21/04/2021 at 00:03, J.R. said:

Was that a VAG part number then?

 

If there is also a part number for the torx head screws on the later airboxes they would be a better bet if you are intending replacing all of them like Ahenners appears to have done.

 

Yes it was WHT002087 as mentioned earlier in my OP. Couldn't find a part number for the torx head ones, nor could the parts guy I use. They only seem to want to sell a full airbox. I did debate buying a 2nd hand airbox from a breaker with screws and probably wasn't that much more expensive.

Hi all, sorry feeling like I need to revive this thread. How did you get the captive torx screws out? Mine too are rusted bad and a couple of heads struggle to accept a torx bit.

Cut slots in them with a 1mm angle grinder disc if there is room or use a similar attachment in a Dremel type multi-tool then use a flat blade screwdriver.

8 hours ago, J.R. said:

Cut slots in them with a 1mm angle grinder disc if there is room or use a similar attachment in a Dremel type multi-tool then use a flat blade screwdriver.

So do you just keep unscrewing after they are unscrewed? Sorry I'm a bit thick🤣

3 hours ago, Jacks64 said:

So do you just keep unscrewing after they are unscrewed? Sorry I'm a bit thick🤣

 

Yes just keep unscrewing, you might need to grip the screws with your fingers and pull them up a bit to get them to grip the lid plastic again to turn out though.

On 22/04/2021 at 09:06, ahenners said:

 

Yes it was WHT002087 as mentioned earlier in my OP. Couldn't find a part number for the torx head ones, nor could the parts guy I use. .

 

WHT 00 06 69

 

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