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Old 27 Feb 2008, 22:28 (Ref:2139677)   #1
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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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Old 27 Feb 2008, 22:33 (Ref:2139685)   #2
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sounds like a rivet with a washer and small bolt as spacer to me...
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Old 28 Feb 2008, 10:57 (Ref:2140022)   #3
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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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Old 28 Feb 2008, 11:02 (Ref:2140024)   #4
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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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Old 28 Feb 2008, 13:02 (Ref:2140085)   #5
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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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Old 28 Feb 2008, 13:28 (Ref:2140096)   #6
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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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Old 28 Feb 2008, 14:16 (Ref:2140114)   #7
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Alternatively, self tappers are a good alternative.
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Old 28 Feb 2008, 19:35 (Ref:2140283)   #8
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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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Old 29 Feb 2008, 11:32 (Ref:2140767)   #9
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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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Old 29 Feb 2008, 12:59 (Ref:2140841)   #10
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good idea about the self tappers andy,but be carefull not to cross thread them.
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Old 29 Feb 2008, 15:44 (Ref:2140948)   #11
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good idea about the self tappers andy,but be carefull not to cross thread them.
And dont mix up your 'star' screwdrivers with your 'Phillips Posi' ones, 'cos there's nothing as bad....
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Old 29 Feb 2008, 19:42 (Ref:2141069)   #12
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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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