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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 720   
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Not unusual, some of mine went rusty. Also quite random.
Depends on wether you want to argue with the dealer as to warranty covering rusty bolts. I just bought original replacement bolts and did it myself. Not a big job. Now liberally coated with ACF50 on a regular basis. |
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6th Jun 2017 10:00am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3696 
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Hello
Changed most of mines the other day 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54898.html Used copper grease to re tighten, just need to take the rear trim off to do 2 more and they are all done
The dealer will just replace with the same bolts which will do it again I guess? Easy and cheap 'mod' |
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6th Jun 2017 11:25am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19608
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Get them replaced under warranty, remove right away and sell as new take off Genuine.
Then fit SS kit.  Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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6th Jun 2017 11:27am |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461 
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I once queried why a brand new Defender had red rusty grille screws and i was told farmers didn't want to pay for protected items.
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6th Jun 2017 1:21pm |
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| andydef90 Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: yorkshire Posts: 617 
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i had the same thing on mine i removed them cleaned them up repainted them and they have been fine . i do now invest in acf50 as already mentioned its expensive but considering the cost of a defender its well worth it
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6th Jun 2017 1:32pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468 
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Thanks all!
 The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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6th Jun 2017 2:10pm |
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| Crofter Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Peterhead Posts: 169 
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I replaced the front bumper bolts with stainless steel bolts, but for all it would cost I think these should have been fitted at the factory. My door hinge bolts have a few rusty bolts. These have not been replaced but again should have been stainless steel.
Sorry just a whinge. |
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14th Jun 2017 12:34pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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This thread may be worth a read.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38216....eel+weicon And then make up your own mind what is best. I would buy a pot of Weicon, buy replacements for the rusty bolts, dip the new and screw in. Then one by one take all others out too, dip in Weicon, put back in. Basic preventive maintenance you know. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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14th Jun 2017 4:19pm |
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| Crofter Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Peterhead Posts: 169
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Interesting thread. I think I understand what is being said I need to think about this, maybe try it.
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15th Jun 2017 9:07pm |
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| BarryT Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: not far from RED WHARF BAY Posts: 117  
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Had the same problem with 6 hinge bolts rusting, took for it's 2 yr service last Wed and only mentioned it to the service lads at Conwy Land Rover and when I picked it up they had replaced all 16 bolts on the side doors, So my advice would be to mention it to your dealer and get them done under warranty.
BarryT |
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16th Jun 2017 7:05pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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Get them done under warranty, then replace the door ones with stainless next time around.
If you've ever any intention of fitting a winch, HD bumper or a towball on the front bumper don't bother with stainless bumper bolts as they're not as strong. If you buy the britpart bumper fitting kit it comes with slightly longer high tensile bolts with plastic caps to cover the heads. |
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16th Jun 2017 9:38pm |
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| Crofter Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Peterhead Posts: 169
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My Defender is a 2009 so its long out of warranty. But I do need to replace the rusty ones.
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17th Jun 2017 1:19pm |
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