stemac64 · Feb 28, 2020

Hi Guys, has anyone come up with a modification or decent repair on the tailgate handle on the fl1, I have already tried aralditing new bolts in but they only lasted 2 months before breaking off again
T. I. A
Steve

saxavordian · Feb 28, 2020

Most people sit in a chair behind a machine gun and open fire at the door handle. Might easier to take the old stuff off and clean the area first. Is the old handle still solid to replace new fittings or to far gone. Alternatively you buy new or obtain a scrap version. There is a chap in freelander section who selling parts at the moment you could send a email.

Henry_b · Feb 28, 2020

JB Weld..

gary brion · Feb 28, 2020

I drilled mine right through and put some nice countersunk bolts in there, looks a treat
and will never break off again.

Nodge68 · Feb 28, 2020

I've used epoxy to good effect, in fact it's still perfect after 3 years.

Otherwise just buy a new handle, which will outlast the car. Oh and don't pull the door, until the lock had been given 1/2 a second to release.

stemac64 · Feb 28, 2020

gary brion said:
I drilled mine right through and put some nice countersunk bolts in there, looks a treat
and will never break off again.

stemac64 · Feb 28, 2020

I am thinking along the same lines myself

Alibro · Feb 29, 2020

It should hold OK if done well. Here are two I did that both lasted years, The first used extra strong silicone sealant and the second used cheap pound shop epoxy. Like anything it's the preparation that counts.

Joezeppy · Mar 2, 2020

glued studs with an expanding type of gorilla glue pretty solid job,now after opening with the handle i always pull the door with the spare wheel as the door is quite heavy with the spare attached to it.

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Think outside, no box required.

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