defender rebuild

[ady 1]

Is there any issue using normal rivets to put the capping back on the tub?

i think normal rivets are fine as its not a load bearing area but i could be wrong no doubt some body else will clarify this

[Drizz]

I meant in the corrosion ally/steel scenario

[heath robinson]

Ady1, Duralac is a paste that inhibits the electron transfer that causes the more reactive metal (Ally/zinc) to disappear faster when in contact with a less reactive metal (steel, especially stainless).

To quote the interweb, "Duralac DTD369B is a chromate containing jointing compound designed to inhibit electrolytic decomposition between

dissimilar metals – often called galvanic corrosion."

It's available form chandlers, and the Bay of E, about a tenner a tube plus postage IIRC.

I'm not planning to take my cappings off, so I'm afraid I haven't considered the conundrum of rivets.

[Drizz]

Anyone else know?

[western]

just use the rivets as listed on pages 875 & 876, items 4,10,12 & 20 dip in duralac then fit to the vehicle, wipe off excess duralac when all are fitted.

[Mo Murphy]

There is no problem with normal pop rivets being used on the cappings.

Mo

[Drizz]

There is no problem with normal pop rivets being used on the cappings.

Mo

Thats good then because ive already fitted them on again lol