Big Brother Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Just started my Winter Stripdown/rebuild. I have a coulpe of minor probs that could do with the advice of fellow Blat Chatters so here goes.... I have a Rivnut that is loose and spins. I have managed to remove the wing but what can I do with the spinning Rivnut? Can it be "fixed" or does it need to be replaced. If so, where can I get a replacement from and what sort of price am I looking at (tools etc) Also My exhaust was bolted to the rear wing when I bought the car. When I refit it I intend to bolt it to the "normal" location just in front of the wheelarch. Does anybody know what size bolt is used (thread and length) TIA for all replies Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 A rivnut gun is about £20, about the same as a good rivet gun, you need to replace the one thats spinning, not easy as it will spin as you try to drill it out. If you have a rivnut gun you may be able to pinch tight the loose one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Demon Tweeks do a rivnut gun plus assorted size rivnuts for £46.35 (plus vat) on page 267 of the 2001 catalogue (which is about £20 cheaper than a similar looking one in my Sealey catalogue). You can probably hold the rivnut in place with mole grips while you undo the screw that is in it, this is what I've done when faced with loose ones. May not be worth replacing as you don't often remove the wings (well, I certainly don't). Can't help you with the exhaust bolt, I won't be seeing the inside of the garage this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Jones Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 If the thread in it is ok then put a nut on a bolt with a washer on it screw the bolt into the rivnut hold the head of the bolt with a spaner and tighten the nut therefore tightening the rivnut. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted November 16, 2001 Area Representative Share Posted November 16, 2001 Steve, I used superglue to stop a rivinut turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Stev, I have arivnut tool you may borrow. Redline sell rivnuts (but not on Sundays)- I have no M5 rivnuts left. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 Thanks all, Paul, I will give it a try tomorrow and if unsuccessful I will try the Superglue method (Tin man) If all else fails I will replace it with a nut and bolt (Will be a pain as bolt wil be behind the inner skin) Any Ideas on the exhaust bolt?.... Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 17, 2001 Author Share Posted November 17, 2001 Thanks for the offer Arn, I may well take you up on it in a couple of weeks (or months...depending on how the rebuild goes) Am I right in thinking that the "rivnut" tool works along the same lines as a pop rivet gun? Also do you know who sells the "rubber bung" type fixings? Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayTee Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Steve, whereabouts are you located ? A Rivnut gun works similar to a 'normal' rivet one: threaded stud screws into rivnut (= threaded 'hat'-shaped spacer/tuby thing), threaded portion is usually pulled into the tool, resting the horizontal washer-type surface against the tool, the shaft further shortens and therefore 'rivets' = squashes the rivnut's body. Check here for a drawing: http://www.titgemeyer.com/GB/TIRivti.gif (std. rivnut) http://www.titgemeyer.com/GB/TITibolt.gif (rivet-in stud) http://www.titgemeyer.com/GB/TIGetoWe.gif (vibration absorbing neoprene rivnut with brass thread) (http://www.titgemeyer.com/GB/MAIN.HTM -> fastening technology -> threaded fasteners) For small quantity samples contact me via e-mail. Best regards - Karsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 5/16 UNF x 1 inch, according to the Good Book Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 17, 2001 Author Share Posted November 17, 2001 Kay Tee / Paul Thanks for your help Kat Tee, I am located in Yateley, Hampshire Paul, which book is the "good" book. I have a copy of the Live axle parts catalogue, but its not very detailed! Steve Se7en-Up id=limegreen> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Steve, It's your lucky day, I have a pair of Rivnut pliers you can borrow when you come round tomorrow for the Build Manual Brent smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 17, 2001 Author Share Posted November 17, 2001 Thanks Brent, I will see you tomorrow morningsmile.gif Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk id=limegreen> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Rivnuts are a pain in the A**e. I have removed them all from my car and replaced them with nuts and bolts. The ones which would be behind the inner skin I've used a longer bolt and extended through the skin into the open air, so the rear wings can be removed/replaced without drilling out the rivets. Dave H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 Steve, It's the build manual Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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