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Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:25 am
by 1almeida2
In the seat of the 2007 Cobalt 232, the fixing hardware for the two cushions is fixed by rivets.
I cannot move the top pad, even after using wd 40.
This is normal?
Instead of rivets, fixing should not be done by screws?
Thank you so much
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Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:11 am
by SAB220
Have same problem but a light machine oil like mystery oil is better then WD40 (protect the seats first)
Consider a SS/AL rivnut. Drill out the rivet install the rivnut and screw. You need a special rivnut tool.
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:26 am
by 1almeida2
Thanks for the answer.
Mystery oil is not available in Europe.
The ss/al rivnut option is good.
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:07 pm
by Big Block Power
You can buy those hinges. Not sure if they will ship over seas but they are available on Google. I've replaced them before.
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:52 pm
by SAB220
BBP like to know where you got those knee pad hinges ... Ive replaced the pedestal mount but not those hinges
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:45 pm
by Big Block Power
SAB220 wrote: Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:52 pm
BBP like to know where you got those knee pad hinges ... Ive replaced the pedestal mount but not those hinges
Some stainless ones on ebay.
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:05 pm
by SAB220
thank BBP
Re: Seat. Fixing hardware
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:36 pm
by 1almeida2
Thanks for the answer.