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pat 70/71 · 01-22-2012, 02:29 PM

I think you would be money ahead if you just bought a new oem hinge. But if you want to fix it I would recommend checking with an industrial supply type store to see if they carry large flush type rivets if so, drill out the rivet in question & go to the next size up( so the hole is still round) and press in a new one. its all about the tolerance at the rivet (imo,) cheers, Pat

01-22-2012, 02:29 PM	#2
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: i have a loose rivet on my hood hinge. how do i tighten it I think you would be money ahead if you just bought a new oem hinge. But if you want to fix it I would recommend checking with an industrial supply type store to see if they carry large flush type rivets if so, drill out the rivet in question & go to the next size up( so the hole is still round) and press in a new one. its all about the tolerance at the rivet (imo,) cheers, Pat