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LR90XS2011



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My COR4 steering guard arrived very promply from LRS (£165 all in inc postage) clearly a quality bit of kit, just got to fit it now DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #82613 30th Jul 2011 6:16am
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eutek



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Plastic nail!?!
Right... back again with another query. Just going slow due to my propensity for breaking things.

Was about to remove the front grille, as per Mantec's instructions - however instead of the 8 screws depicted in the manual, I have 8 "plastic nails", like these:



They're also known as part no. DZM100080, a.k.a. "FASTENER, WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING".

Any idea how one removes these w/o breaking them?
Post #84435 15th Aug 2011 8:27am
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eutek



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Okay - admit that I'm a total novice when it comes to mechanical matters, but I thought that I'd be able to get a bit further than this. Embarassed

I tried to remove the bolts from the driver's (RHD) side, it would not budge! It was also neither 17 nor 19mm as stated in the manual... Perhaps I'm attacking it from the wrong side?

Jeez...
Post #86343 27th Aug 2011 8:08pm
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On my first attempt to fit mine I couldn't budge the bolts either. I then noticed that the instructions required a torque wrench too. A quick trip to Halfords, and using the much longer torque wrench to undo the stubborn bolts they came off easily. Peter
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Post #86344 27th Aug 2011 8:31pm
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bob neville



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You need one of these - for 1/2" drive sockets Thumbs Up

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165469

If you still have problems and are coming through Somerset drop me a PM and I will help you fit it Thumbs Up

Bob
Post #86349 27th Aug 2011 9:01pm
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eutek



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Thanks guys for the suggestions... Thumbs Up
Post #86350 27th Aug 2011 9:03pm
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mick



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You can get the fir tree nails of eBay cheaper. I left the top bolt in when I fitted mine not worth the agro but the near side is not to bad to get at just get a cheap breaker bar and some decent sockets I also took the steering guard bit off to make it easier. Thumbs Up
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eutek wrote:
Thanks guys for the suggestions... Thumbs Up


If you need a hand pop round in the evenings, we are normally in.

I would first give all the nuts and bolts a good squirt of plus gas, have a cup of tea and then give it a go. 2002 Defender 110 DC
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ben_j85jty wrote:
eutek wrote:
Thanks guys for the suggestions... Thumbs Up


If you need a hand pop round in the evenings, we are normally in.

I would first give all the nuts and bolts a good squirt of plus gas, have a cup of tea and then give it a go.


Thanks - I just might... if I can get some free time from baby duty. Confused

The top bolt looks like it is going to be a right pain, can barely see it w/ the radiator. Neutral
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If you can wait till the weekend I will come and give you a hand if you want.

Best left till the weekend tho, trouble at the mill here I am afraid. 2002 Defender 110 DC
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ben_j85jty wrote:
If you can wait till the weekend I will come and give you a hand if you want.

Best left till the weekend tho, trouble at the mill here I am afraid.


Thanks, I appreciate it. Thumbs Up

There is no rush, I'm not going anywhere in the near future where I run the risk of damaging my steering. (touch wood).

Unfortunately I've got to work on the Saturday, The Man is making me trek in to the office. Evil or Very Mad

Maybe Sunday if you're around? (and The Man doesn't demand my presence in the office again).
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fitted COR4 Steering Guard took 1/2 hour with no problems at all, looks good, fits well, just a shame there is no recovery points as I had to remove my Jate Rings DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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LR90XS2011



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finaly managed to get a photo on the forum showing cor4 steering guard phew DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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LR90XS2011 wrote:
fitted COR4 Steering Guard took 1/2 hour with no problems at all, looks good, fits well, just a shame there is no recovery points as I had to remove my Jate Rings


So what are you going to do about recovery points?

Not get stuck? Razz Alternatives include bumper with built in recovery eyes or swivel recovery eyes mounted to front bumper.


Brendan
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bob neville



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Get a nice tubular bumper with built in swivel recovery eyes that is still for sale Whistle

Bob
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