Freelander 2 (LR2) Front Wheel Engine splash guard problem

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Tdmfree

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• Aug 23, 2018

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I have a freelander 2 (2007) and the front wheel engine splash guard is loose. One of the nuts that holds it on is missing and the bolt is rusted and seems to have no thread left. Any ideas how I can fix this and ensure that the guard does not fall off?
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jamesmartin

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what is the stud fastened to

 

Arctic2

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HI TDMfree
yes that is an easy fix I changed mine for 3/4 & 1/2 inch rubber tap washers, you can buy the from any Wilkinsons photo below, they work great and will not fall of or rust.

 

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jamesmartin said:

what is the stud fastened to

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the stud seems to come from one of the engine compartment frames - hard to see exactly where

 

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Arctic2 said:

HI TDMfree
yes that is an easy fix I changed mine for 3/4 & 1/2 inch rubber tap washers, you can buy the from any Wilkinsons photo below, they work great and will not fall of or rust.

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thanks - that sounds like a good option - I assume you just pushed them on?

 

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Tdmfree said:

thanks - that sounds like a good option - I assume you just pushed them on?

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Yes the washers were just pushed on and they are a very tight fit, I also use the m on my under guard tray on my MGZT albeit fixed with a stainless steel screw, so they have many uses

 

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jamesmartin

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Tdmfree said:

the stud seems to come from one of the engine compartment frames - hard to see exactly where

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you could use a rivnut, weld a fresh stud on or a quick fix use a tec screw

 

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thanks folks - I tried the 1/2 tap washer as I had one in the garage - works a treat. Its pretty firm but if that ever comes off it will be underneath and some means of replacing the stud.

 

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Tdmfree said:

thanks folks - I tried the 1/2 tap washer as I had one in the garage - works a treat. Its pretty firm but if that ever comes off it will be underneath and some means of replacing the stud.

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That washer should not move. but I would changed it for a 3/4 one when you can, it is a little larger so holds the panel better

 

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Tdmfree said:

thanks folks - I tried the 1/2 tap washer as I had one in the garage - works a treat. Its pretty firm but if that ever comes off it will be underneath and some means of replacing the stud.

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Star lock washer cheap lots of sizes never fall off