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rick280688 Member Since: 12 Nov 2019 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3 |
Anyone had any issues with the side step running board trim falling off? I cannot seem to find a fix for this issue and don't really fancy having to buy brand new running boards just for the trim.
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Tue Nov 12 2019 5:45pm |
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rick280688 Member Since: 12 Nov 2019 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3 |
I have got a 2010 TDV8 , not to sure how they are fitted to be fair, just know that its falling off , can you post some pictures of how yours is fitted please. I would post some of mine but its currently in the garage getting the alloy wheels refurbed. Only owned her for 9 months. |
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Tue Nov 12 2019 6:01pm |
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Tyrefitter Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Bridlington East Yorkshire Posts: 3677 |
Mine is a L494 not a L320 like yours but I’m sure someone on here took their trim off to clean it up so I’m sure they will post soon. Andy.
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Tue Nov 12 2019 6:08pm |
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gogsy1956 Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 942 |
Had the same issue with mine, easiest option is to remove the step by taking off the smaller 5mm bolts, leaving the main support brackets attached to the car. Pop off the rubber tread, you will see where the old rivets have corroded so drill them out. Give the whole thing a coat of underseal or Hammerite, when dry put rubber back on and clamp the edge trim in place in the centre. Drill a new pilot hole and use short heavy duty self tapping screws and some oversize washers to secure it,, work your way to each end doing the same making sure the ends are pulled in nicely,,,, voila!!. 4 or 5 tappers should be enough to pull it in as it is quite springy hence the need for a small clamp to keep it in place when drilling. 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Tue Nov 12 2019 6:21pm |
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Stevepd Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1251 |
Mine popped off at the the front on the drivers side. I drilled through mine and put a small bolt through it. You can’t really see it as it’s tucked away behind the wheel. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue. |
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Tue Nov 12 2019 7:26pm |
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gogsy1956 Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 942 |
If one rivet has popped the rest will be ready to go,, the only way to fix it properly is to take the step off and put all new fixings in 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Tue Nov 12 2019 7:45pm |
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rick280688 Member Since: 12 Nov 2019 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3 |
Thanks Guys, Has anyone got any picture they could post for me.... |
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Tue Nov 12 2019 7:51pm |
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Ash3 Member Since: 31 Aug 2019 Location: London Posts: 279 |
Had a disco 3 ..same thing happened..nought a rivet set and tool and riveted it back on..unfortunately dont have photos. But I'm sure it can be riveted back. |
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Tue Nov 12 2019 10:34pm |
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Eaters Member Since: 11 Apr 2016 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1538 |
Is it worth using stainless steel self tappers to prevent corrosion in the future? Robin 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Gone: Jaguar S-Type V8 4.2 Sport MGZTT 190 2.5 |
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Wed Nov 13 2019 6:59am |
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CornishRob Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Gloucester Posts: 170 |
Yep, had to re-rivet mine a couple of times now. I don't think the standard allow rivets last very long, galvanic corrosion is at work I think. I meant to remove my side steps in the summer, and sort them properly, but didn't. I'll probably now have to do fix them when it's -5
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Thu Nov 21 2019 9:13pm |
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gogsy1956 Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 942 |
Eaters,, I did actually use stainless tappers and washers, certainly a good idea if you want it to last 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Fri Nov 22 2019 2:10pm |
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Eaters Member Since: 11 Apr 2016 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1538 |
Robin
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Fri Nov 22 2019 2:58pm |
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Xstyle Member Since: 14 Jul 2014 Location: Berkshire Posts: 46 |
My sidestep edge trim has also fallen off.
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Sun May 08 2022 5:18pm |
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karlos01 Member Since: 02 Jan 2022 Location: norfolk Posts: 309 |
VPLGP0230 if I remember correctly this is the part number for the rivets for the side step
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Sun May 08 2022 7:00pm |
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