Dr Strangeglove Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I need to change the sill channel on my Defender 90 (1993 K reg) and wondered if anyone that has done it has any tips before I start. This is due to corrosion so obviously it is not going to just unscrew! I have the replacement channel, the rear bracket to the tub and the front plate with two fixed screws. Al help and advice welcome. Also any photos if anyone has them. Thanks in advance. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 YRM Workshop for 110 & 130. I think Ninety is not too different but here are pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thanks Sigi. I did manage this but took me ages as 50% of the fixings were well beyond unscrewing even with lots of Plusgas. It ended up with mole grips and twist till the fixing sheared in most cases as drill's and grinder can't get access. I did drill the ones to the bulkhead though. I used the parts from paddocks and I was happy with it. It was from 3mm steel and galvanised. Bracket to bulkhead was 2mm. Here's a photo of old and new together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I see you measured the locations of the holes. Did you also measure the 2 holes which are for optional side steps? I bought folding sidesteps and according to the instructions the mounting holes should be in the channels. However my ‘85 ninety has no holes. I can drill them but want them on the original places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 I tried to measure everything. I don't have side steps so you will have to sketch which holes you want. I hope I can help then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Did some cleaning based on some comments I've read elsewhere and found the holes. They where closed by rust protective stuff. Thanks anyway 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangeglove Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 No problem Deem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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