Shifty1962
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Cheers fella.
Tervueren
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BuzzLand
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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 ...
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
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.
BuzzLand
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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
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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.
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Shifty1962
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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.
shadowster
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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
so were they on the wrong way
