carpermark78
Member
Hi guys,Can anyone tell me what size length and width in mm are the captive screws that hold the handle on and is there anywhere that sells them or is there an alternative as the ones on mine have snapped due to rust.
Nodge68
Well-Known Member
They're captive, so you can't get them out of the plastic, not without destroying the plastic anyway. Normally the plastic bolt retainer is what gives up, leaving the bolts stuck in the door.
They're not normal bolts either, but specially made for the job. So unless you have access to a lathe, and can remove the rusted stops without destroying the plastic, your kinda stuck with replacing the handle.
They're not normal bolts either, but specially made for the job. So unless you have access to a lathe, and can remove the rusted stops without destroying the plastic, your kinda stuck with replacing the handle.
carpermark78
Member
Thanks for the reply Nodge68,
So is replacing with a new handle the only option? I dont mind replacing even with a new one but if i could keep the cost down
by doing the labour myself would help.
It is the plastic housing that has snapped aswell leaving the bolts in the door panel.
In lamens terms what are my options?
Thanks again guys.
So is replacing with a new handle the only option? I dont mind replacing even with a new one but if i could keep the cost down
by doing the labour myself would help.
It is the plastic housing that has snapped aswell leaving the bolts in the door panel.
In lamens terms what are my options?
Thanks again guys.
carpermark78
Member
There is a garage near me been there before called LandyMan he is brilliant and he has said he can put a new one on for around £120.
carpermark78
Member
Rank Amatuer
Well-Known Member
Don't fart about with rusty bolts in the door and broken plastic bits in the tailgate handle. Stick it back on with a bead of THIS STUFF
It's neat, waterproof, and very, very strong. Known in the marine trade as The Devil's Adhesive.
P.S. And forget the rubber gasket.
It's neat, waterproof, and very, very strong. Known in the marine trade as The Devil's Adhesive.
P.S. And forget the rubber gasket.
Nodge68
Well-Known Member
Does that include the cost of the handle?
carpermark78
Member
Hi guys,Just phoned up to have the handle replaced after being quoted £140-£150 ish back in February only for them to say that since April the price has rocketed due to a backlog at Land Rover so the quote is now £240+ VAT
carpermark78
Member
Does this stuff really work?
I have an MOT due next week so need to either pay up or rough fix it to get it through the mot.
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Rank Amatuer
Well-Known Member
Worked for my FL1. No bolts, just a bead of Sikaflex around the handle, a few blobs underneath where they can't be seen. Held it in place with gaffer tape until stuff set. Completely watertight and seems plenty secure enough.
And it's not a rough fix. It's Permanent with a capital 'P'.
carpermark78
Member
Ok so the handle works fine opening and closing?
I have just ordered a tube of the stuff so will follow you’re instructions of applying the sealant and post my results.
Thanks again Rank Amature.
I have just ordered a tube of the stuff so will follow you’re instructions of applying the sealant and post my results.
Thanks again Rank Amature.
Rank Amatuer
Well-Known Member
Yes, door handle works fine. Just don't get any of the sealant on moving parts.
carpermark78
Member
Ok great thanks for that hack as i say i will post my results.
Alibro
Well-Known Member
You can repair the handle with spouting bolts. I've done it 3 or 4 times now and haven't had any fail after. Last time I used Poundland epoxy but before I've used strong silicone. The first job though it to repair the holes in the door, or at least rub back and paint with hammerite or similar.
carpermark78
Member
Hi guys just a quick update,I managed to get a used handle from local scrap yard that came with the bolts and nuts still attached for £15.
Fitted it first time and now it works a treat.
Only minor issue is that the new one had the land rover badge missing so i managed to get the one off my old handle and stuck it to the new one.....Jobs a gud un
Fitted it first time and now it works a treat.
Only minor issue is that the new one had the land rover badge missing so i managed to get the one off my old handle and stuck it to the new one.....Jobs a gud un
Rank Amatuer
Well-Known Member
Lucky you. Did you manage to get any other Land bits while you were there?
