Stephen, the rivets have a loose threaded shank. If you file a slot in the
heads for a screwdriver you should be able to turn them out. An alternative
approach is to file or grind the heads with a Dremel tool into a shape that
will allow you to grip the head with a pair of Vise-grips or small pliers.
I made the slots, and then used a screwdriver as an "impact" driver, keeping
a loosening torque on the screwdriver while I tapped on it with a hammer.
Mine came out without too much fuss. Soaking them with a penetrating oil
beforehand might make it a little easier.
British Car Specialists have the new rivets, I believe.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Stephen Hutchings
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 7:01 PM
To: Healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Engine ID rivets
I know that there is a trick to removing the engine ID number tag's
rivets, and I wonder if anyone could enlighten me?
I've searched through the archives, but I only found a refernce to a
how-to article that I don't have acccess to.
Stephen, BJ8
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