Just got the light guards...

fanatic said:

they are from laser tools see pic

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Cheers fella.

This looks simples
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Paul D said:

If that's how you've fitted the rubber nuts then you've possibly done it wrong!

The 'top hat' part is supposed to be to the outside, same as rivnuts, then as you tighten the bolt the metal insert of the nut crimps up the stem rubber to create a proper seal. Done a little quick sketch ...

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I don't agree with you mate.

There were two ways of sealing it because the tightner bolt fits in either way.
Having the top hat bit on the 'inside means it'll seal on the inside instead of the outside and the flap holds it tight when you pull on it.

I'd like to see some official instructions and then I'll be happy

Cheers for this Paul.

Looks like I've got yet another task to do on the lannie now

I'm hoping the holes and rubber won't be too slack / worn when I yank 'em out!

Shifty1962 said:

I'd recommend regular undoing and greasing to prevent the problem. I make sure mine can be undone once a month which is sad but true.

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You're not the only one I did the same. When I first got my Defender the light guards were fixed with seized and spinning rivnuts and I just couldn't get a grip on them.

Didn't think I'd have to use an angle grinder to change a bulb but that's what ended up doing. Replaced the rivnuts with plain nuts and some washers.

pishmishy said:

You're not the only one I did the same. When I first got my Defender the light guards were fixed with seized and spinning rivnuts and I just couldn't get a grip on them.

Didn't think I'd have to use an angle grinder to change a bulb but that's what ended up doing. Replaced the rivnuts with plain nuts and some washers.

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Damn, I hear your pain bro'

Cheers for the tip Paul, those little hat rubbers are on the right way and fit flush with the bodywork now

Shifty1962 said:

They were on the motor when I bought it but I think they may be genuine LR accessories.
They were fitted by Used, Pre-owned Land Rovers For Sale - The Man For Landrovers, Sussex UK for the previous owner.
I like them because the horizontals line up with the grille.

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If anybody is interested they are genuine LR accessories (there is a very faded LR label on one of them) and the part No. is STC53161.

Interesting guide there shifty.
It almost looks as though the rubber thing is 'behind' the metal work and is not on the side we've been putting it. That would be a pain though removing all the metalwork to get around the back of it.

BuzzLand said:

Interesting guide there shifty.
It almost looks as though the rubber thing is 'behind' the metal work and is not on the side we've been putting it. That would be a pain though removing all the metalwork to get around the back of it.

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They are not rubber. What you are looking at are the riv-nuts. The nut goes through the bodywork and then is crimped up tight. You cant get them out unless you destroy them so make sure the holes are in the right position. The light guards then screw into the captive riv-nuts. This is OK until the riv-nut spins in its hole and you cant get the buggers undone. I guess the rubber items are to try and solve this but they dont look as strong or secure.

BuzzLand said:

Damn, I hear your pain bro'

Cheers for the tip Paul, those little hat rubbers are on the right way and fit flush with the bodywork now

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so were they on the wrong way