Blind rivet spec Volvo P/N 982 565

[beewstew]

What are the dimensions of Volvo's "blind rivets", part number 982 565 used for fender liner and similar trim pieces? Are they simply black 1/8" diameter, 3/8" depth aluminum pop rivets?

[jonesg]

i bought biggest rivets that fit my gun.

[abscate]

They are special design with plastic parts that break, rather than break the liner.

In good climates you can use standard rivets, but if you are in places where salt and ice accumulate, use the right Volvo ones.

[scot850]

I've repeated this often, if you use aluminum regular rivets, don't use mud flaps on your car. If you do and they ever catch on anything they will bend panels badly!! You are warned!! Driving over a curb is enough to do this whatever you live. Up here in the north I use the Volvo style ones, but I bought them from I think it was eEurosparts for about $0.30-0.40 each. They may not be as well finished as the Volvo ones but do the same job.

Neil.