question about fastening stuff
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question about fastening stuff
I have no room in my engine bay to mount an oil filter, so I'm going to run the line out under the passenger side fender, forward of the wheel. Anyway, the frame there isn't accessible from the other side, so I cant put a bolt through the metal and stick a nut on the other side. The remote oil filter mount has 3 holes that can fit a 5/16ths wide screw/bolt. I lack welding equipment or skills to weld a nut onto the outside of the frame
Help me choose:
1) drill a 1/4 inch hole and stick 3 self tapping 5/16th inch bolts through
2) drill a 1/4 inch hole and tap it 5/16ths and use machine screws
3) jb weld and duct tape it
I'm leaning towards 1 since it will be less hassle. If it ever starts coming loose, I can just JB weld to reinforce the screws.
I'll post complete pics and parts list when I get it together. Right now it is looking like the setup will be mostly invisible behind the front bumper.
Help me choose:
1) drill a 1/4 inch hole and stick 3 self tapping 5/16th inch bolts through
2) drill a 1/4 inch hole and tap it 5/16ths and use machine screws
3) jb weld and duct tape it
I'm leaning towards 1 since it will be less hassle. If it ever starts coming loose, I can just JB weld to reinforce the screws.
I'll post complete pics and parts list when I get it together. Right now it is looking like the setup will be mostly invisible behind the front bumper.
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I would install nutserts in the side of the body you can access so you can bolt the filter mount solidly. I wouldn't **** around with screws or JB Weld for something as important as oil.
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