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surprise surprise!
« on: 16 July 2011, 08:17:03 »
yesterday must be the very first time i lifted the carpet in my boot, :o :o :o to see theres 2 holes which i can see straight through of? (previous owner mustv driven around with a burger van on the back)  ;D ;D.

any tips how to stop the rain coming into the boot, my missus doesnt like it  ;D ;D
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Re: surprise surprise!
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2011, 08:38:12 »
holes for pikey bar, or rust holes?

If pikey bar, probably a thin bolt with large washer, and plentt of sealent?
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Re: surprise surprise!
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2011, 10:33:57 »
Depending on which towbar may have been fitted, you can expect up to 7 holes.

Two in the floor nearer the rear seat end. two in the floor nearer the back, and 3 right at the back in the upright bit.

If it was a towbar off a saloon.
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Re: surprise surprise!
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2011, 14:38:50 »
Get some rubber blanking grommets from the local car shop. Check the size of the holes, and but the correct size. (Make sure you get the blanking ones with no hole in though ::))
Most decent car shops will have them in a variety of sizes, reasonably cheap.
I removed a wing ariel from daughters car and fitted a roof one (due to wing mounted being too near engine) and got a blanking grommet for .60p to fit the hole. Job done... :y
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Re: surprise surprise!
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2011, 15:15:38 »
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holes for pikey bar, or rust holes?

If pikey bar, probably a thin bolt with large washer, and plentt of sealent?

TB - yep its definitely a pikey bar hole.
Mantahatch - i only noticed the 2 on the boot floor near the bumper  >:( il have another look to see if theres more!
Dodger - I was thinking of grommets, but then thought unless there is somthing out there specifically for them holes
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Re: surprise surprise!
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2011, 21:51:14 »
I had quite a few holes when I took the tow bar off the the MV6 and put it on the elite.

I used nuts and bolts with big washers then galoushed it all with undersealant - both sides. Unfortunately, some holes can't be accessed on both sides with the rear bumper still on. The ones more towards the rear seats can't be got to at all from the underside as the chassis is in the way, so before I put the bolt in there I just put my finger through the whole and did it the best I could.
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