Tow eye question

[182_sport]

Sorry abit of a noob lol


I was goin to order this tow eye, how do I fit it?? Does it just screw into place or does it need something to make it fit

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/renault/...s-bonnet-pins/omp-tow-pull-hook-m10-bolt.html

Cheers guys

 

[Fletcher]

IIRC James did a guide for fitting one of these.

 

[Jay.S]

Don't you have to drill it out then put a nut at the back then another nut to lock it on.

Don't quote me on that, buy a Si one then powdercoat it.

 

[.Andy.]

Don't you have to drill it out then put a nut at the back then another nut to lock it on

This is correct

 

[182_sport]

What drill the grill bit??

 

[Jamie16v]

What drill the grill bit??

Drill the existing hole I believe...

Little confused myself im doing mine next weekend, i'll find that guide.

 

[Sparky]

ATM your hole will be like this
_____
_____| - threaded for a tow eye (si's fits perfectly)
for the omp one you need to drill a hole in the back 'wall' so it should look like this:
_____
_____= - but then it will not be as strong as before

 

[danh90]

Anyone have link to the guide can't see it anywhere :/

 

[Sparky]

Theres no need for a guide mate, a Si's or Genuine one screws in, otherwise you need to drill all the way through (against the wall of the thread)
_______________
_______________| < Drill through there and fasten nut on other side

 

[danh90]

okay thought there was a guide for drilling the hole, what size bit will i need

 

[Joe#]

All you have to do is drill the back of the thread out, then that will allow you to push the tow eye right the way through. Then you'll be able to out a nut on the end of it.

 

[danh90]

All you have to do is drill the back of the thread out, then that will allow you to push the tow eye right the way through. Then you'll be able to out a nut on the end of it.

cheers

what size drill bit?

 

[Joe#]

The guide is here if you need it too:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?358187-OMP-Tow-eye-install-Version-2

 

[Joe#]

cheers

what size drill bit?

13mm will do the job

 

[danh90]

thanks

 

[Joe#]

No worries