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GregD-UK
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by GregD-UK » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:47 pm
Hi all,
I have the carbon racing cans for my falco
Seems to be blowing from both bottom connections
Want to drill out and see what is what in there. What size stainless pop-rivets do I need to replace the one's I drill out? Have no clue how to measure them....
Cheers, in anticipation
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FlyingKiwi
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by FlyingKiwi » Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:52 pm
You need to know the diameter of the hole for the pop rivet diameter then the pop rivet needs to be say 3 or 4mm longer then the two pieces of material your pulling together.
If you know what I mean
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minime
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by minime » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:31 pm
I have a big box of aluminium rivets. They are the gas-tight type.
I choose alu,minium because there not a big difference with stainless if you polish them but you will def.. notice a difference if you have tot POP the stainless bastards.....
You are welcome to have some for P&P drop me a PM.
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mangocrazy
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by mangocrazy » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:49 pm
As Minime says; stainless rivets are great as long as you don't need to drill them out...
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GregD-UK
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by GregD-UK » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:32 pm
Hi all,
Thanks minime, guess the aluminum gas tight one's will be better. Have tried drilling stainless screws out, not a pleasant experience
PM on the way, cheers mango
My warranty is the clear/smoked tail lights around the corner!!
