chrispy Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 <rant> Of all the things they could have used to hold the rear mudflaps onto my beloved Rangy, why did they have to use those crazy, massive rivets. There was me thinking I could just unbolt them, but no, that would be too easy. Now I have to take half the car apart to change them, because sawing through those rivets in situ is a gigantic pain... </rant> Or am I missing something really obvious? Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 small angle grinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispy Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Hmmm, not a bad idea, though given their proximity to the fuel tank and knowing my luck, it will all end in a giant ball of flame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyrangie Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I had the same problem recently. No petrol tank to worry about as it was out while I did the rear floor. I used a 1.6mm cutting disc and cut in from the rubber side to minimise sparking. Using a good headshield you can use the grinder "upside down" so the sparks fly away from the tank area anyway. As I assume you're going to, I used stainless bolts and nuts to hold the replacements. Good luck, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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