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SergeantJav



Member Since: 23 Jul 2015
Location: London
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Optimill window blocks
So got the usual paint bubbling corrosion on the window blocks ... Crying or Very sad spoke to the land rover dealer who now state these and the wing mirror arms are not bodywork but accessories so are not covered any longer...obviously when challenged as at time of purchase they were they offered to fit any replacements FOC but advised it costs more to respray than get new... so the search began....
I ended up going with the Optimill ones and on checking the YouTube bible realised they are bloody simple to fit yourself...so for anyone else who hasn’t got a clue give it a go...

Old ones unbolt from inside the door....10mm socket I think.. then clean up the exterior a bit then bolt new ones on...done...was worried the bolts that were in place would be rusted but they were immaculate (5 years old) Wink They come with new gaskets that are self adhesive one side...


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Like the look....very simple to fit... next step will be the matching Optimill security bonnet hinges if anyone has any tips... Rolling Eyes Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW
Post #839462 24th Jun 2020 7:22pm
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Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Window blocks and wing mirror arms are accessories. I’d like to see you pass an mot with either missing!! LR dealers really are atrocious.
Post #839480 24th Jun 2020 8:08pm
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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Accessories?!!!! I would be apoplectic with rage if they had said that to me. I think that might take extracting the urine to new levels, even for a car dealership. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #839490 24th Jun 2020 8:21pm
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DSC-off



Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
At least you won't be doing the job again a year later, like I had to when the approved body shop did mine.
Post #839500 24th Jun 2020 9:23pm
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Rashers



Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
What an absolute joke your dealer is?

Window blocks do look good now Thumbs Up
Post #839508 24th Jun 2020 9:51pm
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AMBxx



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
If I were to start again, I'd just replace the originals on the day of purchase rather than wasting time talking to the dealer.
Post #839609 25th Jun 2020 11:28am
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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Do they have a slightly larger footprint at the top? It looks like they pinch down on the windscreen rubber?
Post #839611 25th Jun 2020 11:39am
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Ianh



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My local dealer changed and sprayed my window blocks just over a year ago under warranty as paint was bubbling.so can’t understand why yours said no.
Post #839618 25th Jun 2020 12:19pm
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
It looks like you've got a bit of corrosion by the nearside windscreen block on the bulkhead. If it is I would sort it out now. Thumbs Up
Post #839642 25th Jun 2020 2:34pm
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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
I changed mine last year mine bubbled could not be bothered to go to the dealer . I'm happy with mine Smile
Post #839675 25th Jun 2020 4:35pm
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