Trying to find body panel self-tapping 'nuts'

Semnoz · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:36

Does anyone know where I can buy the self tapping nuts that secure the plastic panels onto the underneath of the car, covering the trailing arm front bushes ?

They're made from thin steel plate, formed into an 18mm hex nut, but with a small 'self tapping' hole in the middle. They thread onto studs that are welded onto the body. When I say threaded studs, they look more like rusty old wood screws !

I'm missing 3 out of 5 on one side, and I think 2 out of 4 on the other....

Cubbington · Feb 20th, 2018, 07:06

Morning!

Surely available from Volvo for a few pennies?

Get some of those replaced and you might find any mysterious rattles and knocks disappear; I certainly did when I found just one was loose!

Cheers,

Nick

1monkey600 · Feb 20th, 2018, 08:29

Is it any one of these in the picture? :

Semnoz · Feb 20th, 2018, 15:22

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Originally Posted by 1monkey600

Is it any one of these in the picture? :

Yes thanks - it's item 12.

My local Volvo indie wasn't able to get hold of them. They 'bodged' on some plastic clip thingies when I asked them to secure the panels properly. To be fair, they didn't charge me anything and it won't stop me going back there again.

Cubbington, if there's a way of me doing this mail order, and not wasting my local dealership's time purchasing a bag of nuts for......peanuts then can someone please let me know

Cubbington · Feb 20th, 2018, 17:51

Hi Semnoz,

Part 12 was the nut I tightened up on part 6, and what I thought was the exhaust knocking against the bodywork was cured!

I'd suggest using these guys:

https://www.volvopartshop.com/?gclid...SAAEgKksvD_BwE

They are actually the main dealer in Coventry, they've been really good at getting a few parts to me, including a couple of minor trim clips. I called rather than emailed - always nice to speak to a real person!

Hope that helps,

Nick

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:36	#1
Semnoz Senior Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2023 19:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW	Trying to find body panel self-tapping 'nuts' Does anyone know where I can buy the self tapping nuts that secure the plastic panels onto the underneath of the car, covering the trailing arm front bushes ? They're made from thin steel plate, formed into an 18mm hex nut, but with a small 'self tapping' hole in the middle. They thread onto studs that are welded onto the body. When I say threaded studs, they look more like rusty old wood screws ! I'm missing 3 out of 5 on one side, and I think 2 out of 4 on the other.... __________________ V70 D5 185 SE Lux P3 (with rear integrated booster seats, which the kids love !!)

Feb 20th, 2018, 07:06	#2
Cubbington Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2021 06:41 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Gloucestershire	Morning! Surely available from Volvo for a few pennies? Get some of those replaced and you might find any mysterious rattles and knocks disappear; I certainly did when I found just one was loose! Cheers, Nick

Feb 20th, 2018, 17:51	#5
Cubbington Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2021 06:41 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Gloucestershire	Hi Semnoz, Part 12 was the nut I tightened up on part 6, and what I thought was the exhaust knocking against the bodywork was cured! I'd suggest using these guys: https://www.volvopartshop.com/?gclid...SAAEgKksvD_BwE They are actually the main dealer in Coventry, they've been really good at getting a few parts to me, including a couple of minor trim clips. I called rather than emailed - always nice to speak to a real person! Hope that helps, Nick

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