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Originally Posted by wheee!
Correct me if I am wrong, but the "spike" is merely the gripping mechanism of the riveter to pull the "ball" end of the rivet into the "cap" creating a mushroom head that seals the hole and the parts together. Nothing gets driven thru as it is only the black cap end that goes into the hole. Again, the "spike" remains in the riveter as a gripping mechanism..... therefore, a hole IS required for a riveter to function.
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I've provided a screenshot of the installation instructions right out of the Service Manual. Do you see any mention of pre-drilling? Look guys, I've had this done. My mechanic brought his rivet gun over and did it right in my garage. I watched him. There was no pre-drilling. I was snap snap snap done. Took him about 2 mins., literally. 1 minute to make sure he understood where the rivets were supposed to get punched through, and another minute to actually punch them through. If it makes you feel better to pre-drill, then pre-drill. Knock yourself out. It's not going to hurt anything.
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