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Offline Jim-Willy

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« on: October 15, 2006, 15:39:59 »
My tub is fastened to the rear x member by pop rivets?  On my 90 they are bolted is the rivet ok or will it fail the MOT?  It seems a bit mickey mouse to me..........
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2006, 16:50:02 »
i would be tempted to drill them out and stick bolts in, not saying its not good enough but i wouldnt fancy it like that.
job to know really as planes are riveted together!

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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2006, 22:37:24 »
that would pass an MOT, not sure on exact terminolgy, but sonething about 'is it gonna drop off anytime soon' section.

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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2006, 22:48:31 »
Used to rivet high tops on a mk2 transit, no probs

You will be ok, they wont even give it a second look
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2006, 01:28:32 »
Cheers Fellas, one less job, just another 4322 and it will be ready for me to have a proper look around it :lol:
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