Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
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Spare Wheel won't fully tighten
65 plate D4, lowered the spare a few weeks ago to put the 'Uncle Ray' protector on, and raised it back up (Always under strain) , wheel was nice and tight.
Over the last few weeks it must have loosened, but I'm unable to tighten it anymore as the winch won't tighten further, have lowered it fully, then re-raised it and still not fully tight, It can just about me moved around using your hands
Any thoughts?
Cheers
IeuanIggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
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was it tight before you put the protector on ?Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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One (or more) of the bits the tyre pulls up against have fallen off. Small block of wood and some glue perhaps?A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
17th Dec 2017 2:37 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
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RLD wrote:
was it tight before you put the protector on ?
Yes Ray, was nice tight
Cheers Navigator little job for the christmas break Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
Well, the official LR fix kit for the sinking manual driver's seat is a bit of wood to stick under the handle so that fat bums don't push it down.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
17th Dec 2017 5:22 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Might have a suitable bit of wood for Iggy. He'll have to choose & chop it himself though.
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17th Dec 2017 5:53 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
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How did you manage to get a picture of my shed!
17th Dec 2017 5:56 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Location: Off again! :-)
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You can have it, just give it back when it's all nicely chopped up.
17th Dec 2017 5:59 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
dont know what to say but keep your eye on itHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
17th Dec 2017 6:35 pm
markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 705
Had a similar problem with mine, also a 65 plate when I initially fitted 'Uncle Ray' protector. Found that by lowering and adjusting the position of the wheel and raising it fitted perfectly. Didn't work first time but did after a second juggle. Maybe worth another fiddle!
17th Dec 2017 7:49 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
17th Dec 2017 7:50 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
Posts: 725
DSL wrote:
You can have it, just give it back when it's all nicely chopped up.
Gladly, but you'd only be jealous when you saw the size of my Chopper
17th Dec 2017 7:54 pm
Disco John
Member Since: 04 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 5
I fitted an 'Uncle Ray' protector a few weeks ago to my - new to me - D4 MY16 Landmark. The manual talks about a distinctive noise and 'feel' to the winch when it is completely tightened, can't say i noticed any such indication, and I am worried about putting any more tension on the cable as it seems pretty tight to me. The wheel seems firmly in place and can't be moved. Does anyone have any experience of a distinctive end-point indication - other than the cable snapping
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