Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
Location: Elverum
Posts: 100
Rasta radiator protection
I'm installing the Rasta 4x4 underbody protection kit, which is similar to the Matzker kit.
When installing the cast radiator protoection, the included instructions said:
Remove the old plastic radiator shields and bore out the existing holes with a 9.5mm drill. The next step is to press in the threaded inserts. But they just slipped into the holes without resistance! Something must be wrong with with the instructions or the inserts. I guess the inserts are supposed to be a press fit? The picture shows some sort of tool being used?
Does anyone have these bits installed and have a clever and cunning plan to rectify the problem?
Oh yes - the dreaded rivet inserts! Many of the LR OEM accessories use them (i.e. raised intake, read ladder). I have not been successful with them, but there are others here who have the tool required to expand them in the hole you drilled.David
'05 LR3 Zambezi Silver
ARB Bull Bar
Superwinch EP9.0
Rasta Sill Guards
Land Rover Raised Air Intake
Hannibal Roof Rack
Rear Access Ladder
21st Mar 2008 3:53 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
You may find you can rent a rivnut tool at a good tool hire shop - just a thought.
21st Mar 2008 4:03 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
This is one type. There is a cheaper pistol-grip type as well. The threaded insert is supposed to act like a rivet - the tool squeezes it and it expands to fill the hole, but leaves a useable thread through the middle.Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
21st Mar 2008 4:13 pm
opodden
Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
Location: Elverum
Posts: 100
Sorted
Was able to borrow a toll and got them installed. Thanks!
22nd Mar 2008 11:52 am
opodden
Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
Location: Elverum
Posts: 100
Tool
Tool, not toll
22nd Mar 2008 11:52 am
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
