crazyfarmerboy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I am trying to remove my defender wing, it is a 1985 110, I can not get to the 4 bolts across the back which sercure it to the bulkhead because the snorkel air intake is in the way, Do i have to remove the heater box to remove the air intake stuff so i can get to the 4 bolts or is there another way? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Have you removed the wheel arch? If you remove the flexi wheel spat you can normally get at the 4 bolts very easily with a extension bar? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 as above the flexi arch has to be removed & a long extension bar with a 13mm socket IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 as above the flexi arch has to be removed & a long extension bar with a 13mm socket IIRC. From memory its as Western says above but it is a P.I.T.A. tho !! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmerboy Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 From memory its as Western says above but it is a P.I.T.A. tho !! Mark Yes i have done that, but there is some plastic cowling type stuff that goes from the top air intake and the side air intake which block the 4 bolts, and i do not fancy removing the heater matrix box to get that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattymender Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 From memory its as Western says above but it is a P.I.T.A. tho !! Mark Been there, done that. It's possible. Not nice but possible. The wheel arch. Lots of button fasteners with a plastic peg up middle. Give them a tap with a very thin drift, pop rivet shanks are good. You'll be able to save 90% of the buttons but 90% of the center pegs will disappear. Again, pop rivet shanks are quite good as temporary replacement. Seem to remember there's also a screw at bottom near bulkhead. You'll not take it alive, you could try but it'd save time just to set about it with angle grinder and carefully take head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I stripped out the heater intake duct and the engine intake ducting, yes, more work, but it means you can use the hole in the side of the wing to get a 3/8" 13mm deep socket/extension and ratchet in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yes i have done that, but there is some plastic cowling type stuff that goes from the top air intake and the side air intake which block the 4 bolts, and i do not fancy removing the heater matrix box to get that out you need to extract the side intake [air fliter air intake] duct, prise out the grille & undo the 5 screws, push the duct inwards & IIRC twist out through the side hole, no need to move the heater intake duct if your only taking the side panel off, if the wing top is coming off as well, remove the heater air intake grille 7 screws & then undo the screws holding the duct in place & pull it forward to disconnect from heater unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmerboy Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 spot on ralf, because i went and had another look and did exactly what you said, all be it before i read your reply but all done now, both front wings off and modified engine mounts being made tomorrow or monday, thanks for all the reply's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 glad it helped, had to remember how I did it a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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