Inner Arch Studs P1 V70

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:08

Hiya guys, are the inner arch studs (the ones that connect the mud flaps, bumper and wing) re usable? if not where can i get new ones? if they are, how do you get them off? i cannot seem to be able to take them off without drilling, are they pop rivets? thanks in advance

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:17

Are they a black plastic disk with what looks like a stud, ground flush with the centre? if so, poke the stud through and lever the disk out. it'll be a reusable spreader thingy (if it's what I think it is

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**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:18

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

Are they a black plastic disk with what looks like a stud, ground flush with the centre? if so, poke the stud through and lever the disk out. it'll be a reusable spreader thingy (if it's what I think it is

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no thats what i thought they were at 1st, they are like a metal peg...look like a rivet maybe?

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:21

Oh, just drill it out and get some pop rivets with an extra wide skirt to re-fit

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:29

they look like this at the front:

and this at the back

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:36

aaah, you might be able to press the center pin right through the rivet (front to back) and squeeze the barbs back in. Then just poke the pins back in (front to back) to re fit. Personally, I'd drill the bugger and bung rivets in it

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:38

When my local indy did my timing belt (for a very good price, I might add) they drilled the rivets and used self-tappers to re-fit ???wtf!

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 17:38

lol just im fitting a wing onto foammanmarks t5 and needed to figure out what i needed to put it back together, just i have never seen anything like these before lol

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:00

can anyone suggest the tool and rivets i will need for this job? thanks

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:48

Originally Posted by daza-b

lol just im fitting a wing onto foammanmarks t5 and needed to figure out what i needed to put it back together, just i have never seen anything like these before lol

Careful with my new wing please mate!!

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 19:56

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Careful with my new wing please mate!!

always am lol

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 19:59

Originally Posted by daza-b

always am lol

I know mate, I'm only messing. Used the T5 this morning for some local calls, and the leather seats are just fantastic. That was a great purchase thanks!

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 20:33

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I know mate, I'm only messing. Used the T5 this morning for some local calls, and the leather seats are just fantastic. That was a great purchase thanks!

pleasure as always

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 20:36

Originally Posted by daza-b

can anyone suggest the tool and rivets i will need for this job? thanks

Cordless drill, 4mm bit and a selection of wide skirt rivets (can send you some if you like

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That's for the MRP Cowboy method of removal and refitting

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 20:37

lol sounds like a plan there bud, where can i buy them from? also what tool will i need to fit them? just i have the wing to fit and also have my bumpers to fit etc etc lol

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 21:23

Originally Posted by daza-b

lol sounds like a plan there bud, where can i buy them from? also what tool will i need to fit them? just i have the wing to fit and also have my bumpers to fit etc etc lol

I can bung you a load of rivets and backing washers (just to make sure) any pop rivet gun will do.

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 21:25

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

I can bung you a load of rivets and backing washers (just to make sure) any pop rivet gun will do.

really appreciate that bud

this one do? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POP-RIVET-...#ht_2766wt_952

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 21:48

That would work but would be hard work, this one would be nice 'n' easy

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY...item3f052aaed1

**daza-b** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 21:59

nice one bud, will just have to learn how to use it lol

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 22:06

Really? I'll send you a vid if needed lol

PM me your address and I'll get the rivets sent out. Might be best to drill one of the rivets out of the wing you have and measure the hole. Don't wanna buy a revet gun, only to find that you need 10mm or something