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You need special rivets that aren't too hard to find. Most dealers probably still have them. Part# 8699
They are called "sealing" rivets or closed end rivets and can be found at some parts stores especially if they stock body shop supplies.
The head of the mandrel is encapsulated in the rivet so when it "pops" off, it remains. A regular pop rivet will work, but if the remaining part of the mandrel vibrates loose and falls into the timing sensor area, it could be bad.
You need special rivets that aren't too hard to find. Most dealers probably still have them. Part# 8699
They are called "sealing" rivets or closed end rivets and can be found at some parts stores especially if they stock body shop supplies.
The head of the mandrel is encapsulated in the rivet so when it "pops" off, it remains. A regular pop rivet will work, but if the remaining part of the mandrel vibrates loose and falls into the timing sensor area, it could be bad.
Example:
In your opinion, would it be better to tap threads in the inner cover, or use the rivets? Thanks again.
In your opinion, would it be better to tap threads in the inner cover, or use the rivets? Thanks again.
Not my place to say... depends on what "look" you're going for. All factory covers will be vertical drilled (12/6) and there are many styles of custom covers including genuine HD that offer either vertical or horizontal mount holes.
Structurally, it makes no difference, just your choice.
Not my place to say... depends on what "look" you're going for. All factory covers will be vertical drilled (12/6) and there are many styles of custom covers including genuine HD that offer either vertical or horizontal mount holes.
Structurally, it makes no difference, just your choice.
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