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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 487   
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I have a few inches clearance, should not be that close. Have you moved anything in that area recently? 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
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21st Feb 2014 6:19pm |
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| Ken B Member Since: 17 Dec 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 106 |
No not moved anything, i guess it may differ with different guards but something isn't right Defender 90 TD5 County -
You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40. If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it. |
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21st Feb 2014 6:24pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I have a Southdown guard that's now on it's 3rd vehicle, clearance is nowhere near as tight as that in the photo. TBH I'd not be happy driving it like that, if it were me I'd slacken the guard fixings to see if it can be better aligned, failing that it would be a job for Mr Angle grinder on the guard or remove it altogether. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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21st Feb 2014 7:40pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7704 
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guards all vary. Southdown ones i run have a machined slot taken out of that area. best bet remove it and grind out 1" or so. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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21st Feb 2014 7:48pm |
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| Ken B Member Since: 17 Dec 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 106 |
I haven't had a chance to investigate in any serious manner but not sure what it was like before hence query ?
I am seriously wondering if the guard has moved in some way  although nothing is obvious from the visual inspection I think will need to unbolt a few bits and see what is going on as not keen to drive until resolved. Defender 90 TD5 County -
You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40. If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it. |
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21st Feb 2014 7:53pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Looking at that photo, it would appear to be a rather poor design and make.
A decent hit on the steering guard is extremely likely to be transmitted to the steering components. That guard bracket looks like it is beginning to rust, maybe under electro plate? Am guessing the actual bash plate is coated ali and the coating is coming off?? If you take an angle grinder to the bracket ensure you take some decent rust prevention measures. Brendan |
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21st Feb 2014 8:05pm |
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| Steve B Member Since: 22 May 2009 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 586 
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Is that a screw resting on the sump guard just in front of the lower nut?
If you grab and give it a tug does it move.  |
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21st Feb 2014 8:56pm |
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| Ken B Member Since: 17 Dec 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 106 |
Hmm i think only thing to do is get some spanners on the job and look deeper.. It may be a bad guard but don't know as i din't fit it originally
clearly not keen on such a close fit and agree want to avoid a knock taking out the steering as it is a truck used for offroading on a regular basis so was quite surprised when i noticed that the clearance was non existent!!! Defender 90 TD5 County - You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40. If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it. |
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21st Feb 2014 8:59pm |
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| Ken B Member Since: 17 Dec 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 106 |
No that is some coating that clearly has been applied flaking off... everything is solid hence the confused thinking and it doesn't look like it has moved at all (although a knock could obviously shift it) I gave it a whack with a mallet to see if it moved but it wouldn't so will get the spanners out ASAP and see what is going on me thinks.. Defender 90 TD5 County - You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40. If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it. |
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21st Feb 2014 9:04pm |
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| Ken B Member Since: 17 Dec 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 106 |
Right inspected and cause found, it seems that it is pretty old and has suffered some wear and tear
Click image to enlarge A temporary solution has been to grind away about 8mm clearance to be sure that it wont make contact even if it wears further in the immediate / short term but will look into picking up a new steering guard as it has clearly seen better days Click image to enlarge Any suggestions on a decent guard to fit on a D44 bull bar Defender 90 TD5 County -
You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40. If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it. |
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22nd Feb 2014 3:17pm |
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