Missing screw in front wheel well. Ok to drive?

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Nov 25, 2009 | 12:12 PM

triplecore

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Missing screw in front wheel well. Ok to drive?

I was looking at my tires and noticed on the Left and Right front wheel wells like right at the corner between what would be called the side of the car at the very bottom is missing the screws rivot screws as you move up. The black flap on both sides now has a bit of play. I am going to drive 3 or 4 hours highway and am worried if this will full off or pull into the tire pulling the entire wheel well apart. I would like to know ASAP to plan accordingly as all the Audi Dealers are now closed.

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Nov 25, 2009 | 02:22 PM

am_ver

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Can't you put in a screw where it is missing one? I'd doubt if the flap in the wheel well will come off because of one screw.. especially if it is dry.

Nov 25, 2009 | 05:06 PM

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Those are special Audi fasteners only available from Audi. Regular screws, like those you can get from home improvement stores, won't work.

Nov 25, 2009 | 07:38 PM

triplecore

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Those are special Audi fasteners only available from Audi. Regular screws, like those you can get from home improvement stores, won't work.

Thanks for the responses. It should be still safe to drive tho? Highways speeds for about 200miles their might be rain.

Nov 25, 2009 | 08:02 PM

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I pulled one of the rear liners out this past fall and there were 7 or 8 fasteners that held it in. Even if it came out, it is just like cardboard/felt. It would self destruct, but it wouldn't hurt the car.

Nov 26, 2009 | 06:43 AM

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ok thanks for the reply. I was picturing it would pull parts of the suspension out cause the wheel to stop spining at highway speeds. lol

Dec 2, 2009 | 10:05 AM

r1racer

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Mine are missing on the drivers side and i only have one on the passenger's side. u'll be fine those just connect the belly pan and wheel well cover togther. there about 6 mores screws keeping the wheel well cover in place and about nine holding the belly pan in place.

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Dec 2, 2009 | 02:23 PM

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No way... I pruchased many screws and fasteners for cars from the dealer and none of them came even close to your numbers. Are you sure more wasn't done?

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thanks i had the screw replaced at Audi cost about $150 though.

Dec 3, 2009 | 07:43 PM

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No way... I pruchased many screws and fasteners for cars from the dealer and none of them came even close to your numbers. Are you sure more wasn't done?

Sounds like you got taken for a ride...at least it was with Audi