Tyre protector bolts - Page 2

slovcan · 24th February 2018, 14:01

You could probably get an acceptable flat head one at a hardware store, but the dome head one would not be as common. If you have to drill your own holes in the spring seat, then maybe the hole in the recess that requires the dome head bolt could be drilled someplace a bit more suitable for a flat head bolt. You can also make your own self-tapping bolts by clamping the hex head in a vise and cutting a slot a little way up the threads in line with the bolt shaft.

Failing all that, maybe check the breakers yards for a 75 that has the kit fitted and get those bolts.

Cheers,
Glenn

suzublu · 24th February 2018, 14:12

Just a thought Dawn, when Trikey fitted new shocks to mine, the old ones still had the protectors fitted, so he might still have them

Give him a bell

Dawn · 24th February 2018, 14:38

I'll message him shortly - he had Bones arm anyway for the engine. How is your engine doing? Any news?

suzublu · 24th February 2018, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I'll message him shortly - he had Bones arm anyway for the engine. How is your engine doing? Any news?

Still waiting for Gary to clear his backlog of work, he's a busy lad

No rush as I'm not going anywhere until the first meet later in the year

Thanks

Dawn · 24th February 2018, 15:11

Andy is very busy too! I am going to the East Kirkby meet later - hoping Bones makes that one!

JonMs · 24th February 2018, 15:24

They are something like this I think

slovcan · 24th February 2018, 17:06

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Originally Posted by JonMs

They are something like this I think

I'm afraid self-tapping and self-drilling are two different things. In this case the holes are pre-drilled by the installer, so all the screw/bolt needs to do is make its own threads in that hole. I would think the spring seat material is substantial enough that it would take a very long time for a self-drilling screw to bore its way through it. The self-tapping screw would likely have what is called a "Flute" cut into the threads to allow the screws threads to cut their own threads into the material of the spring seat. Here is an example of the type of self-tapping thread flute I am referring to https://www.lowes.ca/screws/the-hill..._g1566194.html . Granted that picture is of a wood screw, but the metal self-tapper is the same. For sheet metal - even thick sheet metal like the spring seats - cutting your own flute in a bolt or screw's threads will do the job. There are other types and even one that looks to have a "drilling" tip, but it is the threading action that is important.

The original bolts in the kit actually have a finer and very tapered thread. It is hard to see on the picture on the .pdf, but I think you can just see the flute cut into the side of the thread as well. Sorry, I can't post a picture, but the recall .pdf is on here somewhere.

Cheers,
Glenn

madeupname · 24th February 2018, 20:08

Hi Dawn, I have two sets of protectors (still not fitted) but have new springs on Mo so she can wait. If I take them to PoL is there someone I could give them to there who could bring them to you?
Adrian.

Dawn · 24th February 2018, 20:17

I don't know who is going that might be there? Is Andy going, as he has my white car at the moment anyway? Thank you ��

another_clean_sheet · 24th February 2018, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I don't know who is going that might be there? Is Andy going, as he has my white car at the moment anyway? Thank you ��

Andy is not on the POL attendance list but there might be someone near you going.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=277305

24th February 2018, 14:01	#11
slovcan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDT MK2 manual in Glorious Grey Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Slovakia Posts: 987 Thanks: 926 Thanked 346 Times in 252 Posts	You could probably get an acceptable flat head one at a hardware store, but the dome head one would not be as common. If you have to drill your own holes in the spring seat, then maybe the hole in the recess that requires the dome head bolt could be drilled someplace a bit more suitable for a flat head bolt. You can also make your own self-tapping bolts by clamping the hex head in a vise and cutting a slot a little way up the threads in line with the bolt shaft. Failing all that, maybe check the breakers yards for a 75 that has the kit fitted and get those bolts. Cheers, Glenn __________________ Southern Slovakia Anything can happen in Formula 1 and usually does - Murray Walker 1999 Triumph Trophy 900, Saddlesore 1600, Iron Butt Riders Association #63720 2005 Rover 75 CDT Tourer MK2

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madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Hi Dawn, I have two sets of protectors (still not fitted) but have new springs on Mo so she can wait. If I take them to PoL is there someone I could give them to there who could bring them to you? Adrian. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,982 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Just a thought Dawn, when Trikey fitted new shocks to mine, the old ones still had the protectors fitted, so he might still have them Give him a bell

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I'll message him shortly - he had Bones arm anyway for the engine. How is your engine doing? Any news?

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Andy is very busy too! I am going to the East Kirkby meet later - hoping Bones makes that one!

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JonMs Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ilkley Posts: 152 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	They are something like this I think

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I don't know who is going that might be there? Is Andy going, as he has my white car at the moment anyway? Thank you ��