Door removal - rusty screws

v8250 · Nov 24, 2020

I'm going to be removing the driver & passengers doors from my D90 to replace the door screws with a security set, clean the area up, fit new hinge seals & shims...and re-align the doors. I'm expecting them all to be rascals to remove and 2no screws have messed up cross heads. Are there specific techniques and/or tools you've used when completing this?

Thank you
v8250

PS already have PlusGas, MAPGas and impact driver at the ready

potus · Nov 24, 2020

If they don't shift with impact driver, grinder with cutting disc, buy new hinges.

v8250 · Nov 24, 2020

Thanks @potus , have had this thought in back of mind too as they're not very expensive

eta: have a set of hinge security plates to fit as well...

Flossie · Nov 24, 2020

I managed to get all mine out with the impact driver but I would try drilling the heads off first before the grinder attack.

TR3a · Nov 24, 2020

I just drilled the heads off mine. The screws are not hard and drill easily with high speed steel drill bits.

Dr Strangeglove · Nov 24, 2020

Please let us know how you get on. I have the same to do myself!

flat · Nov 24, 2020

Plus gas and impact driver shifted mine, well all bar one which I drilled the heads off then get mole grips on the thread fine and it was okay then.
I replaced with stainless fixings but I cheated out on the hinges and they are now rusty

miktdish · Nov 25, 2020

Like @flat said, use a penetrating oil and an impact driver. I've used the old fashioned manual version and a decent sized hammer but the Makita cordless would work fine too.

flat · Nov 25, 2020

miktdish said:
Like @flat said, use a penetrating oil and an impact driver. I've used the old fashioned manual version and a decent sized hammer but the Makita cordless would work fine too.

yeah I used the manual ‘smack it with a hammer’ version.

soon work out if your bulkhead is rusted out or not with one of those

v8250 · Nov 25, 2020

flat said:
I replaced with stainless fixings but I cheated out on the hinges and they are now rusty

Therein lies a problem...the existing hinges are not rusty, I had planned to buzz these back and repaint. I really like the alloy billet hinges out there but, by Jove!, they're jolly pricey. Have noted that YRM offer st/st hinges...I like the idea if these with the security plates, simply paint up and fit and save a few ££££'s https://yrmit.co.uk/product/stainless-steel-front-row-door-hinges-land-rover-defender/

flat · Nov 25, 2020

v8250 said:
Therein lies a problem...the existing hinges are not rusty, I had planned to buzz these back and repaint. I really like the alloy billet hinges out there but, by Jove!, they're jolly pricey. Have noted that YRM offer st/st hinges...I like the idea if these with the security plates, simply paint up and fit and save a few ££££'s https://yrmit.co.uk/product/stainless-steel-front-row-door-hinges-land-rover-defender/

hadnt heard of those, those are nice!

flat · Nov 25, 2020

What are these hinge security plates you keep mentioning by the way?

v8250 · Nov 25, 2020

these, bought last year when on offer and need to install as part of the v8250 patented multi-layer security system

https://www.landroverdefendersecurity.com/products/door-hinge-security-kit

I like the YRM door hinges and YRM product is always tier1 quality - I'll just need to scuff up, etch primer and paint

flat · Nov 25, 2020

Cool, photos when you have installed please!!!

mick the builder · Nov 26, 2020

I cant see how these work. If you try to unscrew the bulkhead side of the hinge, i see that they will stop the door from being removed but what if you just remove the door side screws

flat · Nov 26, 2020

mick the builder said:
I cant see how these work. If you try to unscrew the bulkhead side of the hinge, i see that they will stop the door from being removed but what if you just remove the door side screws

how would you? You would need to bust the window to get a spanner on the nuts inside

mick the builder · Nov 26, 2020

flat said:
how would you? You would need to bust the window to get a spanner on the nuts inside

Or drill the tops of the screws with a cordless

flat · Nov 27, 2020

mick the builder said:
Or drill the tops of the screws with a cordless

hammer a ball bearing in?

the best deterrent I think is having rusty doors

Colthebrummie · Nov 27, 2020

What I want to know is, who is going round stealing doors?

Col

rob1miles · Nov 27, 2020

Pentrating oil every day for a week. On the inside if you can get a tube to it. Impact driver. Then drill head off. Heat the bit sticking out, poke a hole in one of those soldering mats, more penetrating oil (shocks it and gets drawn in as it cools) them heat again and mole grips.

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