AarhusTr6 Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Hi guys I somehow pulled out a mounting bolt for my luggage carrier. They all appear to be black plastic studs and for the life of me, I cannot figure how I can put a new one in as how do you then get a nut to screw into from the other side of the hole, as the back is not accessible. I am happy to drill out or prise out the other plastic studs. Seems I have an original carrier. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Changes to above - when I got together man cave and looked harder they are big rivets! Is this the correct practice ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Hi Richard Can you post a picture of the bit that pulled out? It is probably a Rivetnut, if so most garages will be able to replace them. George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 7 hours ago, harlequin said: Hi Richard Can you post a picture of the bit that pulled out? It is probably a Rivetnut, if so most garages will be able to replace them. George I could George but it’s just a hole :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 The one that was on my car had a similar foot to what is shown in your photo, that was fixed with just a nuts and bolts. From what you are describing it was some sort of self tapper or a plastic rawl plug type thing's that are being used at the moment, either way it don't sound very secure to be carrying luggage down a motorway, it might be an idea to remove the rack and replace all the fixings with somthing more positive like a rivetnut. George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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