Big.Mike Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've just had to drill out some of the rivets from the back of my 110 CSW I now need replacements, does anyone know if there is a standard size? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 3/16" & 1/8" & 5/32" are the most common diameter used, links or info & picture only LR part 78248 http://www.lrseries....ch=78248&page=1 RU612373L http://www.lrseries....U612373L&page=1 RTC3688 or RU612253L http://www.lrseries....RU610253&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 If buying generic, make sure they are sealed type. Not easy to find but they are out there. "normal" pop rivet are not water tight. bought mine from this Ebay seller, pack of 11mm and one of 16mm http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Auto-Performance-Silicone-Hoses/_i.html?_nkw=pop+rivets+sealed&x=0&y=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&_sid=69199769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 You used to get plastic plugs to bang into the rivets. First a punch is used to push the mandrel out and then the plugs are hammered in. Though I must admit I last used them as an apprentice vehicle bodybuilder in 1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Sweet! Thanks everyone. I'm going to daub a bit of wax oil on the inside of the wheel arch (where the rivets go through) just to make sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi guys, Since I am respraying my Wheely I will replace some rivets which came off in the past. I think the rivets in the bodywork are the 5/32 X 3/8 LONG - is it correct? Besides the link posted by @western which are great but lrseries shipping expenses are too much so looking for an alternative on ebay but seem like the size is captured in a different way.. how else can this be portrayed? what material should i buy them? stainless steal? aluminium? copper? Also since I am changing the seal of the rear doors I need the river for the sill seal (Rt612283) what is the measure of it? thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 just search for the LR part number on google and then see which sellers can give you a better carriage cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I am resorting to going to shops here and trying to see if they have it rather than having it shipped half way across the world Normally I see rivets being classified based on mm rather than the classification that lrseries has on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 5/32" x 3/8" would be 4mm x 9mm or 10mm , I thought the were mostly 3/16" (5mm) by 3/8" . I'm sure you will find a local - ish supplier of fasteners . Looking forward to the pic's of the renovation cheers Steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Why not just buy them from Land Rover? I tried both and the LR ones are better quality than the Ebay ones. They are not expensive from LR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, steve b said: 5/32" x 3/8" would be 4mm x 9mm or 10mm , I thought the were mostly 3/16" (5mm) by 3/8" . I'm sure you will find a local - ish supplier of fasteners . Looking forward to the pic's of the renovation cheers Steve b wow - @steve b thanks for clarifying - now the size of the rivets make more sense. so it's either 4mm or 5mm thick and 9mm or 10mm long right? I understand better to buy the sealed type Does it make any difference the shape of the rivet head? Best to go for the aluminum ones so that they don't clash with the body panels? shall i change the rivets before or after applying the new coat of paint? shall i apply some primer on the rivet when applying it or is not important? thanks a lot!!! Edited May 24, 2018 by Wheely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yes 4mm or 5mm diameter and 9.5mm(3/8")long , with a Standard head in aluminium and fit before paint -hope that helps you Wheely cheers Steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 got it! found one shop that has rivets finally so don't need to ship them over Also since I am changing the seal of the rear doors I need the river for the sill seal (Rt612283) what is the measure of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 put the part number in lrseries website or brit car & it'll tell you the size 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) lrseries doens't stock this part hence there is no info about it - didn't know about britcar which had the measures of it (2cm x 4cm x 7cm) - however don't seem to match the picture and the name of the part (RIVET ALUMINIUM 10MM FLAT HEAD) ! As always @western saves the situation! Edited May 26, 2018 by Wheely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Put one of your new rivets in the rear seal hole. If it won't fit you need smaller rivets 😊 HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheely Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 yeah that's a smart move however the place that has rivets is 2 hours from where I live so I'd rather buy the right piece from the onset rather than having to go back and forth based on guesswork so would love to confirm what's the correct size of this seal rivet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Why not get them from Land Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I'm pretty sure they are the same as what you have already sourced locally Simone . If memory serves the only 4mm rivets are found on the rear door seal retainer plate on hard tops that runs across the floor lip and drilling out to 5mm wouldn't be a problem anyway cheers Steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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