Ever see a clone carb bowl riveted on? Pic inside

[mserno75]

I have a 2011 MB200 Baja and went to install a high flow filter and rejet my carb today. When I went to remove the bowl to swap out the jets I notice that the bowl appears to be riveted on. Has anyone ever seen this before? My other Mini Baja has a normal bolt holding the bowl on. Is there any way to remove the bowl on this one?

 

[meterman48]

yes my rivit mini had the same thing.. It's not a rivit , but a bolt with a smooth head. Take cut-off wheel and grind a slot in it then large screwdriver or chisel and remove. replace with regular bolt. Make sure to remove all gas and dry completely.