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Originally Posted by velocedoc
I was wondering what happens if you mistakenly over press the tip and you can't pull either out?  |
The tolerance (clearance) between the outside diameter of the rivet and the inside diameter of the roll pin is so minute that it's practically impossible to expand the rivet to the point that the roll pin becomes lodged without popping the rivet first. In the event the rivet does pop carefully drill the face / flange of the rivet down to the body and tap it into the oil passage with a punch. Remove the pin as before. Note: Besides being stronger than aluminum here's the second reason for using steel rivets; the remaining piece can be retrieved with something magnetic (i.e. scribe, slender screwdriver, etc.).
If the block is actually out of the car then a shot of air (tape the remaining holes) should dislodge the piece. Air is not a good choice if there is still oil in the passages - things might get a tad messy.
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Last edited by JSP; 10-19-2009 at 06:16 AM.
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