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27 Feb 2008, 22:28 (Ref:2139677)
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Van Diemen RF87 Bodywork Fixings
Does anyone know what the rivet-type bodywork fixing are called, the ones which look like over-sized rivets and rubber bands fit over a pair holding bodywork together. My RF87 has them, mainly holding the scuttle and engine cover down onto the lower bodywork but I would like to add a few more...
any info would be helpful, thanks, PK |
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27 Feb 2008, 22:33 (Ref:2139685)
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sounds like a rivet with a washer and small bolt as spacer to me...
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28 Feb 2008, 10:57 (Ref:2140022)
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usually they are made with a small bolt and repair washers (as John says). The spacer between the washers is usually brake pipe. You could also use a thin, long rivett instead of a bolt.
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28 Feb 2008, 11:02 (Ref:2140024)
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Sorry, I meant nut, not bolt.
A correct sized nut between the washer and the bodywork is much better than brakepipe which takes time to cut, and also tends to cut into the bodywork meaning a second washer is needlessly fitted. |
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28 Feb 2008, 13:02 (Ref:2140085)
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And the rubber bands Ihave used in the past you get from any hydraulics supplierwho will have a HUGE stock of O rings at silly cheap prices. Best to use the same bloke for for clutch seals as well - they will be a std size O ring as well.
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28 Feb 2008, 13:28 (Ref:2140096)
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How detailed can we get for holding on bodywork with a rubber band? Years of experience being given here.
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28 Feb 2008, 14:16 (Ref:2140114)
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Alternatively, self tappers are a good alternative.
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29 Feb 2008, 12:59 (Ref:2140841)
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good idea about the self tappers andy,but be carefull not to cross thread them.
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29 Feb 2008, 15:44 (Ref:2140948)
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28 Feb 2008, 19:35 (Ref:2140283)
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Hi again, from memory they do look like a large pop rivet - the part where the stem snaps off...hmm I did not think it would be as simple as that...
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29 Feb 2008, 11:32 (Ref:2140767)
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lol this is ridiculous detail isn't it. Good point Andy on O-rings. its also worth a very small cable tie on one end of the o-ring to stop it falling off when its not under tension holding the bodywork on.
...........or use tape. |
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29 Feb 2008, 19:42 (Ref:2141069)
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mmm, tape...at the rate I was knocking my nose of during testing...I should probably buy shares in 3M ;-)
Seriously, I really like the suggestions...thanks everyone... |
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