Re: Rivet removal of data plate

Posted by Steve Bonham on April 30, 1997 at 01:50:34

In Reply to: Rivet removal of data plate
posted by RLS on April 29, 1997 at 10:04:31

: Wanting to know the easiest and best way to remove the rivets to replace the data plate located on the engine side of the firewall.had some recent painting done to the firewall and the idiot neglected to cover the data plate prior to sand blasting and all that remains is a metal plate that is real shiney.Please reply to my email address as I have nto been on line as much recently.
The rivets are spiraled, like very course screw threds. If you have very sharp pliers, grab the head and turn counter-clock wise to remove. If that fails, use a Dremel moto-tool and cut a slot on the head of the rivet and remove with a screwdriver.If the fuel tank is removed you can punch the rivets out from the inside with a very small punch or nail.
Good luck, Steve

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