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Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:10 am
by cbmwgs
Can anyone tell me which grommet w/built in nut I need to attach the side panel to the gas tank?
I have checked the fiche and cannot determine which grommet I need.
It is for the lower rear of the gas tank on a 2002 R1150R where the side panel attached to the gas tank.
thanks
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:06 am
by AZBMWRIDER
Here's a link to RealOEM.com .
Prices may not be current .
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=16&fg=11
Item # 10 .
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:38 am
by cbmwgs
That is at the front of the tank and for the oil cooler.
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:34 am
by AZBMWRIDER
They are the same size, it shows a quantity of 6 listed, 5 for the oil coolerand cover,then one for the trim panel for each side .
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:26 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
I think they're all the same size?
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:44 pm
by kirby
Take one and go to the hardware store...like ACE...they sell this type of fastner.
mike
Edit:
Not suitable for highly loaded things as windshields or racks....only fairings and such.
mike
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:56 pm
by cbmwgs
Thanks will do
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:12 pm
by AZBMWRIDER
Good information !!!
I'll bet it doesn't cost as much as a BMW part either .
Re: Grommet and nut ??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:18 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
something similar to those are called Well Nuts. They are used, in my experience, to very poor effect on the touring windscreen bracket. They work much better holding on the panels and oil coolers.
Well nuts can also be found at Lowes and Home Depot. They are with the hardware in those rows of gray drawers on that aisle. Probably just has to be close enough. They swell when the screw is driven in.