Fuse Box Repair

[Venezia]

Just purchased a 1988 911 Targa (first time Porsche owner...why did it take me so long!!). I am trying to fix fog lights which aren't working and came upon a possible reason - the fuse holder has broken at the base of the fuse box. The rivet has snapped from the plastic. Before I decide to replace the whole fuse box, I am looking for ideas on what type of glue I could use to piece it back together. It is the fuse on the bottom left corner so I assume it got hit when someone put the cover back on. Please see the photo for a better look at the problem.
Thanks for your help.

[Jack Stands]

If it can't be glued, how about an inline blade type fuse holder from your local FLAPS? Should do the job and a lot easier than replacing the entire fuse box if an epoxy or other adhesive doesn't hold the old one together.

[wolds]

JB weld might be a good choice. Get the parts nice and clean. This is assuming you have the plastice piece that broke off. If not you should be able to pick up a replacement panel. Warren

[RSTarga]

Agreed job weld is the only glue that will work

[HarryD]

Why not call a Porsche breaker (parts heaven, dc automotive, etc) and get a used replacement. They are not expensive and it is plug and play.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by RSTarga

Agreed job weld is the only glue that will work

Actually it might work but typically when under tension (which you need to hold the fuse in place) will cause the bond to fail.

A quick "hillbilly" repair would be to install an inline fuse holder in this position.

[Venezia]

Thanks for the suggestions. BTW - this forum is invaluable to Porsche newbees! I am going to try the Jweld approach first and then the 'hillbilly' inline fuse next. Then onwards to fix the fog lights, cruise control, front and rear windshiled washers, and hand brake. Loving every minute of it!

[bfunke]

I personally would spend the time to fix this properly either with a good fuse block from a donor wreck or a new fuse block. You may want to consider upgrading your fuse block to ATO fuses. Member Fred Cook posted a nice thread about how he did his.

[timmy2]

Fred Cook makes a really nice product. If one area of your fuse bock is failing, can more be far away?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/740612-ato-fuse-panels-available-again.html

[porschenut]

I did the Fred Cook ATO upgrade in one of my past cars, and it was well worth it.