How do I install rivets?

JamesO · 02-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Hi everyone

I'm trying to install a Dinan intake. The snorkel is fastened to the air box with rivets.

The rivets that came with the intake are sleeves with a flange on one end and small pin running through the sleeve's opening. I thought pushing the pin through the sleeve would flare the sleeve, but it didn't. What am I supposed to do to these things so they fasten the two pieces?

Kiss335i · 02-23-2008, 07:29 PM

You need a special tool to install the rivets, maybe 15 to 20 $

JamesO · 02-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Thanks. I went to the hardware store and found it.

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JamesO New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How do I install rivets? Hi everyone I'm trying to install a Dinan intake. The snorkel is fastened to the air box with rivets. The rivets that came with the intake are sleeves with a flange on one end and small pin running through the sleeve's opening. I thought pushing the pin through the sleeve would flare the sleeve, but it didn't. What am I supposed to do to these things so they fasten the two pieces?
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JamesO New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I went to the hardware store and found it.
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