Engine Under tray Bolts - Page 2

Foxy · 11th February 2009, 08:32

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Originally Posted by newcybrown

I would only use cable ties as a temp fix if the tray starts to move aroung it can cut through the cable ties then its back to square one.

You haven't seen my cable ties, if anything, they'd cut through the undertray rather than the other way around.

Joking aside, the correct fixings will find their way on to my car soon enough, as I just couldn't abide knowing that something wasn't fixed on in the OE manner. Sad but true!

PaulPJ · 11th February 2009, 08:35

Hi Chaps, local MDC didnt stock anything like it but they suggested Xpart in Christchurch. Rang Rimmer Bros and ordered 6 for £14.94 incl P&P and they will be here for the weekend. Don't know if they worked out cheaper or more expensive as Xpart but it would have cost me a few quid just to drive from Holbury to Christchurch to get them. So another fun weekend, put undertray back on (Properly this time) and replace the fuse I blew trying to reset the Oil change interval last weekend. Thanks for all your input. Paul

StevenWilliams · 11th February 2009, 08:51

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Originally Posted by PaulPJ

6 for £14.94 incl P&P

I'd rather buy some cable ties or metal wire and attach it that way.

Nothing like a good bit of British engineering. :lol:

Reebmit · 11th February 2009, 09:00

I agree newcy, I am going to change mine to some nice stainless domehead bolts (as I have some at home) so I can feel confident when at speed....

DerekS · 11th February 2009, 23:51

Have a look in Demon Tweeks on line catalogue. They show the 'Dzus' fasteners ,(Which is what the original fitted fixings are ) all the bits, washers , clips, and fasteners .. They have different lengths though , and unfortunately I dont know the correct size , because most of mine are on the roads somewhere .
Cheaper than the Rover part when i asked .

baxlin · 12th February 2009, 09:58

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Originally Posted by curriemart

Last time I looked for some of these bolts I found out they were some silly price like £1.60 or so EACH!
I bought a 100 cable ties for £1 and started using them - pretty foolproof and cheap method of securing the tray.

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Originally Posted by Foxy

I'm tempted to stick with the cable ties, personally - they seem sturdier and more secure than the original fixings.

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Originally Posted by newcybrown

Paul i tried using the original clips with the bolts but due to the clips design and flimsy nature they tended to break.
Thats why i used the new clips.
I would only use cable ties as a temp fix if the tray starts to move aroung it can cut through the cable ties then its back to square one.

My two penn'th is that I have 3 cable ties on my full length diesel undertray, I don't think I'd want any more: the remaining proper fixings hold the tray in its location, so it doesn't move around, and the cable ties hold the rest of it up.

As in most things, done in moderation is OK!

Malcolm

Eddie the golfer · 16th February 2009, 13:47

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Originally Posted by PaulPJ

Hi Chaps, got home last night to the sound of something scraping along the ground. The undertray was loose and 2 of the trun buckles or what ever you call them are missing in action on the M3, so my wife and I took it off late last night. I have done a quick search of the forum but cannot find anything about availability of these or where to get them quickly. Can anyone help please. Note to self, next time you change the oil, do the tray up properly. Paul

had same problem fixed mine with plastic cable ties

11th February 2009, 23:51	#15
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	Have a look in Demon Tweeks on line catalogue. They show the 'Dzus' fasteners ,(Which is what the original fitted fixings are ) all the bits, washers , clips, and fasteners .. They have different lengths though , and unfortunately I dont know the correct size , because most of mine are on the roads somewhere . Cheaper than the Rover part when i asked . Last edited by DerekS; 11th February 2009 at 23:55..

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PaulPJ Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 Manual Facelift CDTi Contemporary in Starlight Silver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Forest - Hampshire Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 91 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts	Hi Chaps, local MDC didnt stock anything like it but they suggested Xpart in Christchurch. Rang Rimmer Bros and ordered 6 for £14.94 incl P&P and they will be here for the weekend. Don't know if they worked out cheaper or more expensive as Xpart but it would have cost me a few quid just to drive from Holbury to Christchurch to get them. So another fun weekend, put undertray back on (Properly this time) and replace the fuse I blew trying to reset the Oil change interval last weekend. Thanks for all your input. Paul

11th February 2009, 09:00	#14
Reebmit Gets stuck in Rover 75 Con SE CDTi, 205 GTi 1.9 (x 2), 205 CTi 1.9, 205 GTi Mi16, Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia, MR2 GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alderholt, Nr Fordingbridge Posts: 935 Thanks: 11 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	I agree newcy, I am going to change mine to some nice stainless domehead bolts (as I have some at home) so I can feel confident when at speed....