Help! Lost the bolts for spring protectors....

Falcon Flyer · 15th August 2023, 19:17

Any idea on size and type? My garage lost the bolts before they could fit the protectors (RSC000131) to my new struts

.....they said they were self tapping bolts??
Part number(s) or size and description would be gratefully received.....

daveo138 · 15th August 2023, 21:55

This recall action bulletin from MGR shows details of the screws, which appear to be tapered.

Matt_75 · 15th August 2023, 22:04

Rimmers sell the complete kit including bolts: https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RSC000131

They list the bolt part numbers as RSD000050 & RSD000060 but don't seem to sell them separately.

planenut · 16th August 2023, 05:24

Try Wilco if there's one near you, as they sell a great assortment of likely "suspects".

stocktake · 16th August 2023, 06:43

These can still be attached using nuts and bolts

Mike Noc · 16th August 2023, 06:48

Even better with nuts and bolts. I wasn't impressed with the self tapping bolts' tightness with the last pair I fitted so drilled a separate hole and added a 6mm nut and bolt on each side.

Falcon Flyer · 16th August 2023, 07:36

Many thanks for all your replies! I have found an ebay seller with RSD000060, but at £8 for two, seems a little steep! No sign on RSD000050 anywhere.

I do have a specialist engineering shop near me in Camberley, so as I was going today on another errand, I will ask there. Failing that I will take Mike's and Stocktake's advice and just fit nuts and bolts.

Thank you all

Teflon · 16th August 2023, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer

Any idea on size and type? My garage lost the bolts before they could fit the protectors (RSC000131) to my new struts

.....they said they were self tapping bolts??
Part number(s) or size and description would be gratefully received.....

If your garage lost the bolts, should it not be up to them to sort replacements?

Arctic · 16th August 2023, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teflon

If your garage lost the bolts, should it not be up to them to sort replacements?

As Churchill the dog said Ho Yes.

Mike Noc · 17th August 2023, 22:08

I have it on good authority that the bolts are toroidal self tappers and are used elsewhere on the car; rear diesel fuel cooler air deflector and on the xenon sensors.

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Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 560 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Rimmers sell the complete kit including bolts: https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RSC000131 They list the bolt part numbers as RSD000050 & RSD000060 but don't seem to sell them separately. __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle) Last edited by Matt_75; 15th August 2023 at 22:05.. Reason: Typo

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	These can still be attached using nuts and bolts __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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Falcon Flyer Gets stuck in R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire Posts: 665 Thanks: 190 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	Many thanks for all your replies! I have found an ebay seller with RSD000060, but at £8 for two, seems a little steep! No sign on RSD000050 anywhere. I do have a specialist engineering shop near me in Camberley, so as I was going today on another errand, I will ask there. Failing that I will take Mike's and Stocktake's advice and just fit nuts and bolts. Thank you all __________________ The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!

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Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,563 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I have it on good authority that the bolts are toroidal self tappers and are used elsewhere on the car; rear diesel fuel cooler air deflector and on the xenon sensors. . Last edited by Mike Noc; 17th August 2023 at 22:57..

16th August 2023, 05:24	#4
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,969 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Try Wilco if there's one near you, as they sell a great assortment of likely "suspects".

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Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,563 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Even better with nuts and bolts. I wasn't impressed with the self tapping bolts' tightness with the last pair I fitted so drilled a separate hole and added a 6mm nut and bolt on each side.