Rubber Carpet Fasteners
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Rubber Carpet Fasteners
Here's perhaps a silly question: How do you install these things?
I've tried pushing them in by hand and using a screwdriver (which poked through the back).
Doesn't help that I'm working in the rear compartment (C3).
Thanks!
I've tried pushing them in by hand and using a screwdriver (which poked through the back).
Doesn't help that I'm working in the rear compartment (C3).
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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From: Pinecrest FL
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I used a 6 inch long bold that fit nicely into the opening of the plug. I used a nut to properly position a wide washer over the head of the rubber plug, allowing it to go all the way in, essentially creating a stop. Dipped in dish soap, pushed into place as far as possible and gave a light tap with hammer.
Gary
Gary
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 70,
There's a small tool that some vendors sell that is a 'bought' version of what ex describes.
Use something (a bolt) that's smaller in diameter than the hole in the plug so the rubber has a little room to 'collapse' as you push the plug through the hole in the fiberglass.
Regards,
Alan
There's a small tool that some vendors sell that is a 'bought' version of what ex describes.
Use something (a bolt) that's smaller in diameter than the hole in the plug so the rubber has a little room to 'collapse' as you push the plug through the hole in the fiberglass.
Regards,
Alan
