rivets / retainers for fender liner and mud flap

Andrew Vanis · Post by **Andrew Vanis** » 23 Jul 2024, 12:28

What's the current thinking on reattaching the fender liner and mud flaps?

I'm considering 3d printing some smaller diameter xmas trees since the 1/4 inch ones are too wide and I don't have time to order (and I don't want to spend $) on the proper rivets.

Thanks

Post by **scot850** » 23 Jul 2024, 12:49

There are copy rivets out there. I once bought a bunch I think it was from eEuroparts at a fraction of Volvo's prices.

I always recommend using the plastic coated ones and not the 100% aluminum ones having seen what those do to fenders if someone catches the mudflap on say a kerb. These rivets allow the mudflap to pull off over the rivet without bending the fender.

https://eeuroparts.com/product/professi ... n/81439878

Hope this helps!

Neil.

Andrew Vanis · Post by **Andrew Vanis** » 23 Jul 2024, 12:54

Thanks it helps except for the timing/shipping timeline.

Looking for a by tomorrow kind of solution.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 23 Jul 2024, 13:04

Andrew Vanis wrote: ↑23 Jul 2024, 12:28 What's the current thinking on reattaching the fender liner and mud flaps?

I'm considering 3d printing some smaller diameter xmas trees since the 1/4 inch ones are too wide and I don't have time to order (and I don't want to spend $) on the proper rivets.

Thanks

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This is a really multipurpose use tool. I think Volvo rivets are terrible, wasteful, costly and overall poor design. You have the flexibility of removal with this besides potentially using it other areas of the car as in splash shield. Watch the videos.
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Rivet Nut Tool Rivet Nut Kit
https://www.amazon.com/IMQUALI-Metric-M ... idGY&psc=1
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Andrew Vanis · Post by **Andrew Vanis** » 23 Jul 2024, 14:26

MoVolvos wrote: ↑23 Jul 2024, 13:04
Andrew Vanis wrote: ↑23 Jul 2024, 12:28 What's the current thinking on reattaching the fender liner and mud flaps?

I'm considering 3d printing some smaller diameter xmas trees since the 1/4 inch ones are too wide and I don't have time to order (and I don't want to spend $) on the proper rivets.

Thanks
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This is a really multipurpose use tool. I think Volvo rivets are terrible, wasteful, costly and overall poor design. You have the flexibility of removal with this besides potentially using it other areas of the car as in splash shield. Watch the videos.
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Rivet Nut Tool Rivet Nut Kit
https://www.amazon.com/IMQUALI-Metric-M ... idGY&psc=1
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Rivet Nut Tool Rivet Nut Kit.png
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nice idea! In my area I can order by 10p tonight nd have by 8a tomorrow. I've wanted one for a while since I;'ve been using the manual wrench method to install rivnuts.

....waiting to order until later incase better solutions come up

thanks for the post!

Post by **scot850** » 23 Jul 2024, 20:00

Read my post above as to why this is a really bad idea!!

If you have to get going, use regular rivets maybe with a #8 washer under the head. Then order the correct ones and replace at the first opportunity.

Neil.

Andrew Vanis · Post by **Andrew Vanis** » 23 Jul 2024, 21:58

scot850 wrote: ↑23 Jul 2024, 20:00 Read my post above as to why this is a really bad idea!!

If you have to get going, use regular rivets maybe with a #8 washer under the head. Then order the correct ones and replace at the first opportunity.

Neil.

I did see that and when I ripped a mud flap going I've a root the Volvo rubbers stayed in the fender and ripped through the mud flap so I'm figuring a screw of a similar head diameter will act the same. If the 8-32 ribbit fits the existing holes the head will be small.