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DSL
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Refitting Mantec plate

Just a couple of tips for fellow non-techies here re fitting the Mantec plate after you've taken it off (for cleaning the mud out or servicing).

1 Refit with new bolts. I was having real problems with the original rusty & muddy ones so bought a pack of M10 x 40mm (pack of 10 for £3) and they worked a treat, uses a 17mm socket & spanner rather than the 15mm. For the fiddly ones at the front you can hand tighten the nut up in the bumper much more so that you only put the spanner in there once it is all a lot more stable. Also new bolts means any rounding when putting on & taking off is not compounded.

2 Have the car at "normal" height, not offroad height, then it is easier to support the plate with your body as you lift it. The skinnier Mantec users might need access height!

Also pick a cold day to do it, it focuses your attention & gets the job one quicker!!! Thumbs Up  
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And the larger ones "off-road" height Laughing  
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Re: Refitting Mantec plate

DSL wrote:
Just a couple of tips for fellow non-techies here re fitting the Mantec plate after you've taken it off (for cleaning the mud out or servicing).


On another note though, if the plate has done a bit of work and has a ding in it, leave it on. From experience, it is very difficult to straighten, and re-fit. Big Cry

Experience taken from a Mantec plate for a Defender, but I would imagine could be similar for the D3. Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
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robsmith wrote:
And the larger ones "off-road" height Laughing


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heres a tip for such things, use stainless bolts. they last forever and are stronger than mild steel ones. i do and never have any problems. hope this helps Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

regards, jim.  
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j,moore wrote:
heres a tip for such things, use stainless bolts. they last forever


Thumbs Up As long as they don't 'Lock up' Stainless is not as forgiving as Mild Steel when they lock you will never undo them Big Cry

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AndrewS wrote:
A smear of copper slip will work wonders
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Yup - it's a shame the car manufactueres as a whole don't use it more.

I used a standard house brick to support the weight of the plate when fitting/removing it. Thumbs Up LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.  
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