Fiamma F45s mounting bracket issue

[IanKelly]

Hi

The front mounting bracket on my F45s is loose, it seems to be attached by some kind of expanding bolts through the bodywork, does anyone know what they are called &land where I could get them from?
(I’m aware it’s a bit minging and the gutter screws are loose, water was dripping down when the passenger door was opened hence why I was up there and discovered the problem)

Thanks

Ian

 

[Sasquatch]

Almost certainly rivnuts. Widely available. You'll need the rivnut tool, which is inexpensive.

 

[IanKelly]

Almost certainly rivnuts. Widely available. You'll need the rivnut tool, which is inexpensive.

Nice one, thank you

 

[Wills]

Your multi rail mount screws are an issue, which will cause water ingress. Replace the missing one and tighten the other for starters.
The awning bracket has rivnuts riveted into the bodywork and the M6 Allen bolts are bolted through the bracket and into them. Try tightening the bolts up first . If that fails as the rivnut thread is fooked or it’s come loose and spinning then you’ll need to remove the awning bracket to replace the rivnut.

 

[IanKelly]

Your multi rail mount screws are an issue, which will cause water ingress. Replace the missing one and tighten the other for starters.
The awning bracket has rivnuts riveted into the bodywork and the M6 Allen bolts are bolted through the bracket and into them. Try tightening the bolts up first . If that fails as the rivnut thread is fooked or it’s come loose and spinning then you’ll need to remove the awning bracket to replace the rivnut.

Thank you, I haven’t had chance to do anything yet but will follow your advice