T66
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 07:48 PM |
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Rivnuts
Im about to buy a batch, for panel fitting into the Fiats cage. The car is not going to get wet, do I buy steel nuts or stainless, how much of a
difference do the stainless make with anti corrosion /longevity ?
Who offers the best value for money when purchasing please ?
Cheers
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daniel mason
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 08:42 PM |
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how many do you need mate. i have a few in the garage you could have foc if you want. they are the cerrated anti slip ones too. what size you after?
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franky
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 08:49 PM |
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Stainless ones are a complete pig due to the extra 'stiffness' of stainless steel.
fit them with a blob of silkaflex to form a watertight seal around the fitting, then a rubber washer under the bolt. Then you can get wet
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balidey
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 08:58 PM |
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can you get away with ally?
Much easier to fit.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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T66
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:01 PM |
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Daniel,
Im just trying to buy in advance of impending work, so Im not really sure how many Im after. Was going to buy a batch of m5 & 6s.
Im old fashioned, so Im still struggling not putting nuts and washers on everything...
Can sharp arrange a few paypal beer tokens for you
Franky - I like the top tip ! Noted thanks
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daniel mason
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:08 PM |
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my riv-nut tool must be decent as all my rivnuts are stainless and its pulled them all easily.
also ivan a 6mm riv nut requires a large hole in the chassis. cant exactly remember but sure its 9.5 to 10 mm
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franky
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
my riv-nut tool must be decent as all my rivnuts are stainless and its pulled them all easily.
also ivan a 6mm riv nut requires a large hole in the chassis. cant exactly remember but sure its 9.5 to 10 mm
I can remember doing mine in deepest winter and snapping about 4 of the insert tool bits
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daniel mason
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:25 PM |
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thats strange, ive not snapped any and i usually wreck stuff instantly. i will find out what my tool is and post up! ive gone through loads of drill
bits, but no rivnut bits!
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T66
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:26 PM |
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A 6mm needs a 9.1 mm hole, so seems big yes ! I only want to use them for removable panels, and lighter bits stuck on the spaceframe, anything needing
robust will get a decent bracket tab with nut & bolt.
Are you suggesting a batch of say M5s or smaller ?
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franky
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:29 PM |
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for my removeable bits I used m4's as they only need a 6mm ish hole. Also it means you can get some nice discreet flat top allen head bolts
too.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 09:38 PM |
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I'd agree with franky m4 or m5 will easily do the job! But am far from
An expert so wait for a few more replies before taking my advice.
I've ordered 50 x m5 and 50 m4's so should have some spares after doing tunnel top tomorrow
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wilkingj
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 11:06 PM |
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If using.... Stainless, Ally, or even Steel Rivnuts... I would put a dob of Copperease on each bolt before screwing it into the thread. You wont
regret it.
You know it makes sense.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 31/3/12 at 07:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by T66
. The car is not going to get wet,
Aren't you going to take it out of the garage?
If using stainless I tend to find a nut on a set screw with a washer works just as well as a rivnut tool
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femster87
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| posted on 31/3/12 at 08:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by T66
Im about to buy a batch, for panel fitting into the Fiats cage. The car is not going to get wet, do I buy steel nuts or stainless, how much of a
difference do the stainless make with anti corrosion /longevity ?
Who offers the best value for money when purchasing please ?
Cheers
Bapp bolt is close to me. The prices are always quite good. I a;ways pay about 2 quid for a selection of what i get
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40inches
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| posted on 31/3/12 at 09:27 AM |
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I moved from ally to steel after a few screws spalled in the ally rivnut, a real pita to get out
The steel rivnuts are no more difficult to set than ally, I used a Silverline setting tool, not broken any bits in 7 years.
I also use countersunk rivnuts with serrated edges, can't see them ever spinning in use, I get mine from Memfast.
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T66
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| posted on 31/3/12 at 06:43 PM |
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Really helpful replies folks, thank you
Off to try Bappa for some...
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