v8250

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #1

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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #2

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

 

v8250

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #3

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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #4

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

 

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TR3a

Active Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #5

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

 

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Dr Strangeglove

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #6

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

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2020

• #7

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

Guns n Chainsaws

Full Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #8

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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #9

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.

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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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #10

flat said:

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

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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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #11

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/

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hadnt heard of those, those are nice!

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #12

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

 

v8250

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #13

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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 25, 2020

• #14

Cool, photos when you have installed please!!!

 

mick the builder

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2020

• #15

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

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2020

• #16

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

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

 

mick the builder

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2020

• #17

flat said:

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

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Or drill the tops of the screws with a cordless

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2020

• #18

mick the builder said:

Or drill the tops of the screws with a cordless

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hammer a ball bearing in?

the best deterrent I think is having rusty doors

 

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Colthebrummie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2020

• #19

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

Col

 

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rob1miles

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2020

• #20

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.