DSL
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I'm trying to remove my LR adjustable tow hook prior to going round Eastnor at the LRO show. It will not budge from the top mounting into where the lock & key part is. I can easily remove the bolts between the main towing bracket and the struts that attach to the chassis beside the exhaust, however I can not make the nut & bolt budge that connects the strut to the chassis. Any thoughts, suggestions or advice would be welcome before I go creditcard in hand back to the dealer.
Derek
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 13th Aug 2006 1:18 pm |
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dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
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WD40? 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:21 pm |
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DSL
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Good thinking! Will try that. One problem is that I do not have a 18mm spanner or socket! I have every other size but 18mm so have to try with adjustable spannets. Will soak some WD40 in there & see what happens.
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:24 pm |
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dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
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probably worth borrowing an 18 socket off someone...sray on some WD40... give in 30 mins and try.... extra leverage and even spread of pressure around the circumference will help shift it.
Did the dealer fit it? if so may be worth calling them to check theres no deliberate reason it wont  ...i.e. locktite etc. 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:34 pm |
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Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
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Also try bashing it with a rubber mallet, if your stuck give me a shout and if you fancy a trip to cardiff I got a 18mm socket and spanners 
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:34 pm |
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DSL
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Cheers Chris, might have to do that sometime. I've even been to the mega B&Q on the A48 to see if they sold sockets seperately, no chance. Letting the WD40 soak in now & will try a bit later.
Derek
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:38 pm |
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dylansdad
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you could stop off somewhere like one of the halfords service places or a kwik fit... im sure if you ask nicely theyd loosen it off for free  2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:39 pm |
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DSL
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Good thinking, I'm not admitting defeat yet but that is worth a try. If I can get the side struts off, I can say to the dealer that it should come away from the socket easily, please sort it while I drink your coffee!
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| 13th Aug 2006 1:42 pm |
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Pelyma
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Halfords sell seperate sockets if that is any help. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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| 13th Aug 2006 2:23 pm |
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DSL
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Will try there, pass a Halfords tomorrow. What really annoys me is that I have upmpteen 17 & 19mm sockets but no 18mm one! Chris, are you still open to me dropping round?
Derek
PS Note to self - must take better care of tools!
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| 13th Aug 2006 2:47 pm |
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DSL
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Sorted with many thanks to Chris! 
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| 14th Aug 2006 6:01 am |
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Chris200100
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Not a problem DSL. Glad I could help
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| 15th Aug 2006 4:04 am |
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LeighW
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Although your problem is resolved now Derek, I did notice that there were some weld spatter (in the receiver end) that would not allow the locking mechanism to be inserted to the correct position for locking.
I got a cold chisel and simply removed the small spheres of weld spatter and no problem since then.
I thought yours may have been pushed in firmly and towing action may have caused the spatter to 'fuse' the pieces together. Not actually, but gives that impression by being a very firm fit.
This info might help others though.
Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 15th Aug 2006 7:06 am |
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DSL
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Mine hadn't been used for towing, it was just a good fit. Some super industrial strenth WD40 type spray fixed it and it virtually fell out. Getting the bolts out of the side was fun as they were well screwed in, plus getting them back in was tricky as things seemed to have moved around a bit.
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| 15th Aug 2006 7:12 am |
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