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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: thebassman on 17 September 2010, 10:28

Title: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: thebassman on 17 September 2010, 10:28: Hi guys

I have some dreaded rust appearing on the front drivers side. I need to remove the plastic wheel arch trim to get access. I can see a few rivets, i guess these are metal rivets so need drilling out/

Anyone know what size they are and any other trim clips etc. that i might need to buy for when i put it all together.

If anyone has an exploded diagram of a 1995 8V, that would be cool.

cheers
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: Len on 17 September 2010, 11:47: You have to drill out the rivets under the arch.
I would suggest self tappers to refix.
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 18 September 2010, 19:25: N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each :smiley:
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2010, 20:06: Quote from: Len on 17 September 2010, 11:47
You have to drill out the rivets under the arch.
I would suggest self tappers to refix.

+1 worked all ok for me.
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: thebassman on 18 September 2010, 21:29: Quote from: vw_vento_vr6 on 18 September 2010, 19:25
N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each :smiley:

Is that a Vw part number?
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2010, 23:39: Quote from: thebassman on 18 September 2010, 21:29
Quote from: vw_vento_vr6 on 18 September 2010, 19:25
N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each :smiley:

Is that a Vw part number?

Yep :smiley: only difference is they are black standard rivets will do the same job.
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 20 September 2010, 16:49: found some on ebay too: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-0-x-14mm-Black-Alum-Steel-Shaft-Pop-Rivets-50pk-/260515081038

more than enough to do the job
Title: Re: MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit
Post by: thebassman on 20 September 2010, 23:42: Thanks for all your replies guys.