9 replies to this topic

[steeley]

One of the last jobs to do is to fit the internal rectangular covers with the two built in clips

 

I have two sets but none of them want to stay in the holes properly  

 

has anyone got a sneaky tip to get them to stay in 

 

 

 

 

[imack]

I tend to gently squeeze the plastic pegs on the back with a pair of water pump plies until they've spread enough to stay in position.

[Quinlan minor]

Blu Tac.

[Chris1275gt]

What about trying a piece of heat shrink on 1 of the pegs.

[Symbio]

One of the last jobs to do is to fit the internal rectangular covers with the two built in clips

 

I have two sets but none of them want to stay in the holes properly  

 

has anyone got a sneaky tip to get them to stay in 

 

 

 

 

I have the same issue due to fitting aftermarket door cards. The tabs on the black plastic covers aren't long enough. Only option I've found is to use the chrome style ones with the screws. Would be grateful to know if someone knows an alternative method of fitting the originals.

[roblightbody]

I've ended up with a collection of these, none of which stay attached to the door...

[Quinlan minor]

I have the same issue due to fitting aftermarket door cards. The tabs on the black plastic covers aren't long enough. Only option I've found is to use the chrome style ones with the screws. Would be grateful to know if someone knows an alternative method of fitting the originals.

 

A little bit of double sided (number plate) tape does the trick, too.

Edited by Quinlan minor, 05 May 2021 - 01:19 PM.

[steeley]

Thanks

Maybe I’ll try all the above at the same time then the little buggers won’t fall off

[steeley]

I went for the large vice grips option, spread the lugs out and tapped on with a wooden block and hammer,
They haven’t fallen off for the last 30mins which is about 29 mins and 59 secs more than before

Thanks

[imack]

I went for the large vice grips option, spread the lugs out and tapped on with a wooden block and hammer,
They haven’t fallen off for the last 30mins which is about 29 mins and 59 secs more than before

Thanks

That method has worked for me for 35+ years!
Had to 'grip' them again a couple of years ago when I replaced the original door cards with new Newton commercial ones.