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| garethmorgan50 Member Since: 16 Jan 2014 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 94  
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Mine are not threaded into the holes.. they have nuts on the back.
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25th Jun 2014 9:37pm |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172  
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Another photo of the fitting if that helps....
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25th Jun 2014 9:38pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247  
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They are Tenax fittings.
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-59-tenax.aspx When I used them on the tonneau cover on my DC I fitted them using small rivnuts into the capping and then screwed the fittings into that. The fittings are 2BA and for the life of me I can't remember what rivnuts I used 
It looks like you have the self tapping type hence the problem ? Edit. 2BA is 4.7mm, I am sure I used 5mm rivnuts now. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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25th Jun 2014 9:47pm |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172
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Ah after a bit more digging mine might be the same, couldn't think how it could be be held by a nut?
How on earth do you get a nut behind the lip on the tub? Anyway, thanks for the steer.... In my digging I've found a lotus seven supplier of individual bolts (with nuts) that look the same size so I'll give that a go. 2003 Zambezi Silver TD5 110 XS SW overland prepped.... 2004 Santorini Black TD5 110 XS SW left hooker for sale! 2004 Alpine White TD5 110 left hooker (work in progress) |
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25th Jun 2014 9:57pm |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172
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Ah so there is a self tapping type
Might have to go the riv nut route, how deep would an appropriate riv nut be approximately as there can't be much room? 2003 Zambezi Silver TD5 110 XS SW overland prepped.... 2004 Santorini Black TD5 110 XS SW left hooker for sale! 2004 Alpine White TD5 110 left hooker (work in progress) |
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25th Jun 2014 10:01pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1709
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Do you still need them as I have a few spare you can have for the price of postage if you like? only about 20 though
This is sadly the problem with some of the hood manufactures and why I went with Exmoor that sits lower like series hoods. The capping rusts badly on land rovers anyway so drilling holes doesnt help matters, especially if they dont paint to seal the holes before fitting There designed to fit nuts to though but as you cant on this type some people have a go threading it in which doesnt work long term, my local garage use rivnuts to do it as stated above when they used to do this type hood. Hope this helps and if you do want them drop me a pm and there yours Defender puma dormobile camper |
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26th Jun 2014 7:26am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I would use zink plated steel rivnuts to avoid bimetallic corrosion... and treat all joints with Duralac (or similar). The Duralac makes a waterproof seal and also sets quite hard, so acts a locking agent (since you can't screw the fittings in too tight or the rivnuts will rotate). In general, I would also spray ACF50 (or similar) behind the cappings twice a year to reduce corrosion from behind
Sorry, couldn't resist sticking my nose in 
p.s. if you don't have a rivnut tool and have a bit of time, there's instructions how to make one on this site Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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26th Jun 2014 8:03am |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172
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Thanks for the info and tips gents and indeed Tom for your offer of fixings.
I have managed to find and order a few which should hopefully sort me out. From the comments it looks like the only reasonable option is to go riv nuts so have just ordered the laser kit from amazon £23 will hopefully be up to the job. I'll take the advice regarding coatings and prevention as I want this to be a long term relationship. aCF50 was one of the first things I purchased after I bought the 90 from the advice on the forum 2003 Zambezi Silver TD5 110 XS SW overland prepped....
2004 Santorini Black TD5 110 XS SW left hooker for sale! 2004 Alpine White TD5 110 left hooker (work in progress) |
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26th Jun 2014 9:13am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Boyd why does the same HUGE image of your truck appear each time you post? Maybe it's my 'pooter' settings but it does make it difficult to read your postings especially when you add another photo.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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26th Jun 2014 9:50am |
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| muddybaldboy Member Since: 09 Apr 2012 Location: Ruthin Posts: 395  
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Happens on my laptop but not on my iPad
Happily it's an attractive beast (the 90, not my laptop) He who dies with the most toys...wins! |
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26th Jun 2014 10:55am |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172
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Sorry lads don't know what's that about, have deleted it
Must have been as I uploaded from my ipad? 2003 Zambezi Silver TD5 110 XS SW overland prepped....
2004 Santorini Black TD5 110 XS SW left hooker for sale! 2004 Alpine White TD5 110 left hooker (work in progress) |
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26th Jun 2014 11:32am |
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| Boyd Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Le Saint Posts: 172
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Fixed? 2003 Zambezi Silver TD5 110 XS SW overland prepped....
2004 Santorini Black TD5 110 XS SW left hooker for sale! 2004 Alpine White TD5 110 left hooker (work in progress) |
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26th Jun 2014 11:40am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Spot on!
Just as nice looking as when it was HUGE. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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26th Jun 2014 11:50am |
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