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dshickle
 


Member Since: 27 Mar 2006
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4
Removable Towbar problem

Hi All,

Just picked up an removable towbar from Ebay. Part .KNB500013.

And it doesn't fit in correctly. Sad

I can slot it into the receiver on my D3 but doesn't appear to go in the whole way. So locking pin that comes out from the back of the towbar doesn't extend fully through the hole.

Anybody had this problem - any answers or advice welcomed

David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up  
Post #7155819th Jul 2006 6:42 pm
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Gareth
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They can be a sod to fit. Use some WD40 and make sure you have it in the unlocked position before inserting.  
Post #7155919th Jul 2006 6:44 pm
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adam
 


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Ditto Gareth - also not the lightest things on earth to fiddle around with - drop it on hand / finger / foot / toe - you know about it - I speak from experience Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4  
Post #7156219th Jul 2006 6:50 pm
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dshickle
 


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HI Gareth,

Awesome advice. WD40 is truly amazing stuff.

Just spray and slide Laughing

Went in second push.

many thanks

David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up  
Post #7156519th Jul 2006 6:54 pm
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Gareth
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Quote:
Awesome advice. WD40 is truly amazing stuff.

Just spray and slide Laughing

Went in second push.

many thanks

David


Sshhhh you'll get them all talking Shocked  
Post #7157919th Jul 2006 7:26 pm
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You will find it easier to slip in with time and practice Wink

Oh scrape the paint off the hitch, the bit that inserts into the receiver.  
Post #7158719th Jul 2006 7:32 pm
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dshickle
 


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It's the practice I need more of. Wink

David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up  
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