Screwing, fixing to engine bay

[surgio]

Hey guys, just wanted to know what the best way to fix to the body under the hood, I want to install a catch can and pre filter for fuel and thinking some sort of a bracket to hang both from which i want to run along the firewall on passenger side.Any ideas would be great. I have the 05 gu 4.2 ute, cheers thanks in advance

[surgio]

Am I able to just use tek screws or will they rattle loose? Or is there a special bolt like a wall anchor or something?

[threedogs]

try to utilize existing holes if you can , maybe one of the guys can
put up a pic of where they have mounted their catch cans, don't use self drillers yet
I'd avoid that

[liftlid]

You could see if it fits on the inner guard and use nut and bolt.

[surgio]

Existing bolt holes are not in a good spot so was thinking 90* angle bracket or something, may have to use bolts somewhere in sidewall.

[MudRunnerTD]

I reckon the Tek screws will be fine mate, just check them every now and then. (Each Oil Change) tek screws work best if they are fitted and left, never undo them and refit them or they will more likely come undone.

[surgio]

Do you think a spring washer would help out the tekky mud runner?

[Bob]

You could also try these

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3531-How-to-install-a-nutsert-without-using-the-tooling

[surgio]

Bob your a genius, exactly what I'm looking for! Nice

[surgio]

Can't believe I didn't know about these

[happygu]

The nutserts are great, especially for lighter objects, but remember it is also great to spread the load so try to use the biggest flat washer you can ( mudguard type, if possible), as this will help to stop the inner guards and panels from cracking over time.

If you don't use a nutsert, you can use a Nylock with a large flat washer then on both sides.

I try wherever I can, to use the factory spot welded nuts to avoid drilling extra holes, but I have used self tappers for the lighter stuff like relays, and fuse blocks where they have little chance of their own weight stressing the panels too much.

Mic

[surgio]

Yea I understand the spreading the load idea. But can only really get a washer on one side, and that's the side not taking much force. If u get what I'm saying lol

[liftlid]

Total tools and all tools have nutsert kits, they aren't cheep though but when you have it you will use all the time, be careful using nylock nuts in hot locations they do come loose.

[surgio]

Just looking on eBay, plenty there...but I do want them to last haha