Nylon Inserts for Snorkel Mounting Screws??

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:27

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Big Woody

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone knows where I could find the nylon inserts similar to the ones that are used for the mounting bracket on the "A" pillar for a Safari Snorkel?
They are the ones where you drill a larger diamter hole, insert the plug, and then put the fixing screw into the plug.

Any help will be gratefully received.

Brett

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Reply By: Dust-Devil - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:36

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:36

B-W

I know what you mean however they are usually an OEM item and about as useful as mammaries on a bovine.

If you are going to be drilling holes, just drill the appropriate size hole and fit a 6mm 'nut-sert' or 'riv-nut'. Both one and the same thing.

DD

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 21:54

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 21:54

Isn't a bovine a cow? In which case mammaries are very useful if you like white coffee!

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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:08

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:08

I agree with the nutserts.

Mine had the snorkel fitted when I got it and leaked water into the a pillar and down onto the floor inside because it had square nylon inserts in round holes.

Installed nutserts and had no more problems.

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Follow Up By: Dust-Devil - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:29

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:29

Shaker

Bovine = domestic cattle plus other genus of the Ox family, so your half correct.

It was remiss of me not to delineate the said 'bovine' as Mr Bovine. Promise I won't do it again.

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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:32

Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:32

hi big woody
i give my vote to the nutserts

they are the greatest invention and i have used them on so many applications i've lost count have also used them in fiberglass and aluminuim as well subject to material thickness of course

they will--- if inserted properly ---last for ever and with-stand vibrations a lot better than the nylon inserts
i bought my own insert tool and

( its paid for itself i think from memory it was $90 at the time several years ago now due to frequent use)

you will also need a 9mm steel drill bit as its very important that the insert hole is a very neat fit otherwise when you crimp the insert it will turn instead of being tight in the metal etc
cheers barry

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Reply By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:43

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:43

Hi
Big Woody
Go to auto pro or one of those stores and should have them in packets of 3 or 4 in various sizes. Made by Gee Jay works I think. Or any panel shop should have them
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:23

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 22:23

They're called "screw grommets"

Supercheap, Repco, et al have 'em in a variety of sizes

like these here

But yeah, I like the nutsert idea ;-)

Whichever you use, make sure ya use some sealant...

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Reply By: Big Woody - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 23:03

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 23:03

Thanks everyone.

I too like the nutsert idea but hard to justify the purchase of the $89 tool just for a few fixings.
I might see if I can find someone who has the tool to borrow.

Thanks again

Brett

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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 23:20

Saturday, Apr 09, 2011 at 23:20

I pull 6mm nutserts with a modified cheap hand pop rivet tool.

Pull it apart, take out the jaws and insert a long 6mm bolt from the back.
Don't try to pull it in one pull, Pull it a bit, screw the bolt in and pull it a bit more.

Works fine

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Follow Up By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 08:02

Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 08:02

Can nutserts be pulled up having a nut and washer and using two spanners. One holding the head of the setscrew and the other turning the nut to crush the nutsert ?

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Follow Up By: Graham & Lynne - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 08:32

Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 08:32

Yes I have pulled them like that but use a allen head cap screw as is high tensile and thread goes all the way to the head and allen key is less hassle then the second spanner.
Thanks Graham

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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:42

Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:42

hi
lex m
and graham and lynne
thats very clever i will have a go at those ideas / methods

neva 'fort of dat daddy will be pleased

i broke the mandriel on my ome and waited ages for a costly replacement
thanks for the tips
barry

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Reply By: nickb - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 02:47

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 02:47

I just used self drilling screws with some silicone. 2 1/2 years on and it is still there, no leaks and no rust.

Doesn't answer your question but gives you an alternative if you can't get the nutserts.

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