Which rivnut tool

[Dutch Paul]

Having drilled and tapped into the chassis for brake/fuel lines, I`ve decided to do it again properly with rivnuts.
Which of the following would be the best tool to buy(bear in mind the engine/box is in and I would prefer not to take it out - again)
I would guess the first type (looks like a normal pop rivet tool) would be better for access, but are they up to putting M5/M6 rivnuts in?
I have an angled drill, but doubt I would be able to get at all the rivnuts properly with the second type (even with the engine out)
Any input?

[Purple AK]

Type A is more than capable of stripping the threads on an M6 rivnut So should be More than adequate :thumb:

[Dutch Paul]

Originally Posted by Purple AK

Type A is more than capable of stripping the threads on an M6 rivnut So should be More than adequate :thumb:

Thanks :thumb:
Will it do steel rivnuts, or should I go with aluminium?
I`m guessing the threads will be easier to strip with ali?

[Miket]

Ask Robin, he's the boy, Landrover full of them. :thumb: :thumb:

[Happy Jim]

It's Christmas - Type A, but if your feeling tight then... http://www.fjr1300.info/howto/rivnut-tool.html

Worked a treat for me :thumb:

Jim

[Dutch Paul]

Originally Posted by Happy Jim

It's Christmas - Type A, but if your feeling tight then... http://www.fjr1300.info/howto/rivnut-tool.html

Worked a treat for me :thumb:

Jim

I am a tight git - but I like new tools too - and it is xmas soon :rotfl:

[Daxman]

I've been using type A since the start of my build, and it's fine with steel and ally rivnuts, you just have to have a good strong hand grip and squeeze technique to use it.

Russ

[bogster]

Hi Paul,

Why are you using rivnuts in the chassis for brake line clips? If you just drill and install the push fit clips this is more than sufficient and makes it easier to remove the brake lines during maintenance. I only used P clips on the brake lines were they come up the side of the inner wing in the engine bay.

for the fuel and brake line you only need to drill and tap with m4 or m6 and use P clips for these. This will be more than sufficient. No need for rivnuts.

[Robin427]

I've got the pop rivet gun type (Spiralux Eclipse). You can buy cheap ones for about £20 (Laser) but mine cost about £60. I've used both steel and aluminium rivnuts (bought off eBay - do a search for "rivet nut" - about £3.50 for 50 M6). Mine came with M4,M5,M6 and M8 mandrels.

I do find that if you screw the rivnut fully on to the mandrel, the legs of the tool are too far apart to get a decent grip on. If you don't screw them in all the way you run the risk of stripping the threads.

My Landrover is currently 82% rivnuts. The Cobra is trailing but catching up...

[russell_ram]

"My Landrover is currently 82% rivnuts"

Strange, mine is currently 82% white aluminium fluff and dents held in place by solidified mud.

Russ ('89 Def 90)