Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

Hello all,

I am intending on removing the drivers side front wing to replace the inner wing and give everywhere a good old rustproofing too.

Does anyone have any experience of wing removal and any tips or things to watch out for? Or is there anywhere online that has a good step by step guide?

Many Thanks

GreenHornet · Jan 31, 2012

Both wings are the same.

Remove the inner plastic cover, screws etc are plain to see. Then there are four or five 10mm bolts which you can see if you open the door and look towards the wing. Once these are undone you can then unscrew the large Phillips head screws along the top edge and a small 8mm bolt by the bonnet hinge.

Obviously you will need to remove the indicators and the repeaters.

The wings are normally held on with sealant so they need a good tug. All in all about 5mins is all it takes.

Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

Thank you. Every time I fall out with my Disco project I take a look at your photos and i am remotivated lol

Planny · Jan 31, 2012

When replacing your wing, make sure you fit fibre washers between the wing & inner wing to stop the Ally to steel corrosion. We had to fit these in production.

Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

Planny said:
When replacing your wing, make sure you fit fibre washers between the wing & inner wing to stop the Ally to steel corrosion. We had to fit these in production.

Thank you.

Do you mean using fibre washers with the bolts and screws that hold it on?

Planny · Jan 31, 2012

Yes on the bolts along the top rail, I think I remember we started using them on the introduction of the 300.

JonnyP · Jan 31, 2012

Guygettinby said:
Thank you. Every time I fall out with my Disco project I take a look at your photos and i am remotivated lol

Same here chap..

Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

Planny said:
Yes on the bolts along the top rail, I think I remember we started using them on the introduction of the 300.

Ok thank you. What sort of sealant should I use and can I use it the whole way round too?

Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

JonnyP said:
Same here chap..

Planny · Jan 31, 2012

The original sealant was a strip off a roll which was quite solid, but sort of a plasticine texture. May get it from a Motor factors. Or substitute it with something similar

blue beasty · Jan 31, 2012

Glazing tape works well for that sort of stuff

Mr Noisy · Jan 31, 2012

Planny said:
Yes on the bolts along the top rail, I think I remember we started using them on the introduction of the 300.

Was gonna say, mine rusted to **** along there!

Guygettinby · Jan 31, 2012

Planny said:
The original sealant was a strip off a roll which was quite solid, but sort of a plasticine texture. May get it from a Motor factors. Or substitute it with something similar

Thank you

lazydog · Jan 31, 2012

I remember my old 200 had corroded at every screw along the top of the wing and the 300 is still mint but had never thought about it before

Planny · Feb 1, 2012

To be honest ,I wonder if its worthwhile bolting an an anode somewhwrw underneath the car as on boats ro help stop the corrosion. But I aint clued up on auto electrics at all.

GreenHornet · Feb 1, 2012

Tiger seal is the best by far, however you can get a descent sealant from fleabay call Fulva I think. Don't mix it with Vulva as that's a different type of sticky situation.

Mr Noisy · Feb 1, 2012

GreenHornet said:
Tiger seal is the best by far, however you can get a descent sealant from fleabay call Fulva I think. Don't mix it with Vulva as that's a different type of sticky situation.

sidewaysste · Feb 1, 2012

Ever wondered why Volvo sounds so like vulva? Well when you open the doors you'll find a c**t inside....

Ahem. Sorry.

If you use tiger seal don't you risk ripping half the inner wing off next time you remove the outer wing?

lyron · Feb 1, 2012

sidewaysste said:
Ever wondered why Volvo sounds so like vulva? Well when you open the doors you'll find a c**t inside....

Ahem. Sorry.

If you use tiger seal don't you risk ripping half the inner wing off next time you remove the outer wing?

as a former vovo driver i strongly object to that first statement

(even if it is true)

sidewaysste · Feb 1, 2012

Making jokes about volvo drivers is a bit like making jokes about skoda drivers these days... funny until an octavia vrs pulls you over and two coneheads ask to see your licence....

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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

Coming in your ears.

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