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williamthedog



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mantec snorkel
just got a mantec snorkel.Instructions say you need a riv-nut tool.Is there any other way of attaching it without it,or improvising another way ?
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ZeDefender



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I mounted one of these RAIs with rivnuts. Suppose you could try using nuts behind the panel but you only need to insert 2 rivnuts - make your own tool?
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Ok will try it.Just goes against the grain drilling into the wing and not knowing if homemade tool will work as i havent got any spare rivnuts Confused
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ZeDefender



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No sweat - rivnuts are cheap off eBay and if you cock up they are easy to drill out and try again without any further damage - believe me, I know Whistle

Just remember - "measure twice, drill once" Thumbs Up

p.s. Many on here would also make the seal airtight with Sikaflex. I used butyl tape but I'm... "unusual" Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Pm your address I'll sendup some if required Thumbs Up

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ZeDefender



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ken wrote:
Pm your address I'll sendup some if required Thumbs Up

You see - no problem Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Tip - put masking tape along the seam between the inner and outer wings when drilling the holes in the windscreen surround, as bits of swarf can get in the gap, and can be near impossible to get out again. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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How thIck is the ally window pillar anyway ?
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Better instructions here https://www.defender2.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=26
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williamthedog wrote:
How thIck is the ally window pillar anyway ?


Thick enough to take the self tappers that hold the bracket but do remove the interior screen trim [2 x self tapping screws] and pull the wiring that runs up under the trim out of the way before you drill the holes for the RAI support. Steve.
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Marius



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I drilled a smaller hole and used a screw thread cutting tool to tap the holes.
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Is there not also water drain off hole to block off inside the wing ?

Nearly trashed my 200tdi going through a ford water over the bonnet because it was'nt Shocked
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Marius wrote:
I drilled a smaller hole and used a screw thread cutting tool to tap the holes.

Me too (mine was s/hand without bolts). I also coated the threads with Duralac to prevent bimetallic corrosion and seated the bracket with butyl to make it all watertight Mr. Green

@Jensen - I'm no wader but (at least in Pumas) there is a hole at the bottom of the airfilter box and one under the fresh air intake duct... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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ZeDefender wrote:
Marius wrote:



@Jensen - I'm no wader but (at least in Pumas) there is a hole at the bottom of the airfilter box and one under the fresh air intake duct...


They need blocking then if you fit a snorkel .
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Miserableolgit wrote:
do remove the interior screen trim [2 x self tapping screws] and pull the wiring that runs up under the trim out of the way before you drill the holes for the RAI support.


Agree that's a good idea but if you have access to the rear, then why not fit ordinary bolts and nuts rather than rather ugly self tappers?
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