lornalandy

New Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #1

I took the challenge of replacing a new rear mudflap on my 2006 TD5. Got myself comfortable with my modest socket and released the 3 small bolts. The problem is the keep on turning with something on the other end which is in the cross member and I can't get in there. Any Suggestions would be truly because I'm foxed

 

thought it was mine!

New Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #2

big hammer and a cold chisel snap them off.

 

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markyboy1976

Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #3

+1

 

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pat murphy

Active Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #4

as above then if you can get your hands on a rivnut kit put rivnuts in

 

mundungus

Active Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #5

I think with mine, some I could get to the back but if I remember rightly I drilled out a couple. Mines a 1994 so might be different though I guess.

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2013

• #6

Mine are pot riveted - stupid idea really!!!

 

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v8landyman

Active Member

• Jul 14, 2013

• #7

The front ones on my 2005 90 were fixed with rivnuts. You can easily drill or grind the flanges off the rivnuts and push them out.

 

arboorman

Active Member

• Jul 14, 2013

• #8

Put new ones on mine yesterday and had the same problem.

I used the angle grinder to remove the lip of the rivetnut and then punched it through.

New rivnuts in, drop of copper grease - job done.

Just the front one to do now!!

I bought a cheepo rivnut tool of ebay but have found it really useful for all sorts of jobs - well worth buying one

 

lornalandy

New Member

• Jul 22, 2013

• #9

Thanks for the help everyone, used rivet nuts as suggested. Cheers