1996 850 Front Wheel Splash Guards Falling Off

PeteB · Post by **PeteB** » 17 Mar 2016, 17:46

Front splash guards seem to be held on with rivets but one fell off, and the
other is ready to go.
Has anyone used regular pop rivets, or what is the suggested solution - leave
them off?

Post by **chrafael** » 17 Mar 2016, 17:57

Don't use aftermarket black plastic rivets. They don't work. If you're not going to use Volvo rivets, I've used stainless steel pan head screws and nuts. It's just tricky to hold the nuts in place until they're tightened.

PeteB · Post by **PeteB** » 17 Mar 2016, 18:42

I was going to use ordinary steel or aluminum pop rivets.

Post by **kahl** » 17 Mar 2016, 21:43

I have tried several different ways to atache the splash guards but I have found the Volvo rivet to be the best. If you go that route keep several in stock.

Post by **erikv11** » 17 Mar 2016, 22:59

I use push-in plastic retainers, cheap and easy and work really well.

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=67632

Post by **abscate** » 18 Mar 2016, 04:26

I drilled a small hole and used a black zip tie.

Post by **pkc303** » 19 Mar 2016, 08:09

I used aluminum pop rivets, and painted them black. Holding well so far.

PeteB · Post by **PeteB** » 19 Mar 2016, 08:16

Thanks, did you have to back them up with a washer or anything?
I didn't plan to do that.

Post by **pkc303** » 19 Mar 2016, 09:03

I didn't use any washers, and haven't painted them black yet. Here is what I did.

PeteB · Post by **PeteB** » 19 Mar 2016, 11:05

Exactly what I had in mind, thanks, looks fine.