Bob Radford Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi guys, will the TD5 door hinges with the washer be a straight replacement for the rusty bleeding ones on my 1998 Defender? Am thinking about getting them stove enammelled, has anyone done it or see any problems? This has probably been asked before so sorry if I'm repeating old stuff. Thanks Bob R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Yep, bolt spacings are the same, just updated version of the older hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Might need some of these myself, wheres the best place to buy them? Theres loads of places selling hinges, but is it better to buy them from a dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks Western, you're a star. Any thoughts on stove enamelling? Bob R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Would need dismantling for the stove enamel process, might be worth the effort/cost if it keeps the corrosion away, though good etch primer & decent paint would do the job if applied correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lomenech Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 hello, sorry I am making a habit of hijacking, but i was talking about etching primer this evening as we have patches of white corrosion on our hinges coming through the paintwork too, both on door hinges and the vents on the bulkhead, the latter particularly bad. Am I right in thinking most of the framework is steel, but that the hinges and door panels are aluminium? Would it help to put rubber/foam gaskets underneath the hinges, to prevent contact with steel body parts, as well as etching and re-painting? Or would wax oyle be as good? Thank you and sorry to interrupt! Olivia Would need dismantling for the stove enamel process, might be worth the effort/cost if it keeps the corrosion away, though good etch primer & decent paint would do the job if applied correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have had these weeping hinges and screw marks for a while now and did buy custom made hinges from Croytec. It costs a fortune though but I think it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There are nipples for greese refil behind them. I think they are simply artful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There was a thread recently on it. In the thread Rj Landrovers were mentioned 4 genuine Late Hinges for 20+VAT and delivery bargin! Very Happy. http://www.rjlandrovers.co.uk/ Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 The O/E hinges are a special iron called SG or ductile iron. It has similar properties to a mild steel so will take a load whereas cast or grey iron is very brittle. I think the problem is the wear point between the inner and outer hinge, any coating wears off and you end up with metal to metal and therefore rust. I also think that if the screws / bolts catch the coating as they're fitted and take it to bare metal, this is also a rust point. I will prove / disprove my theory when I replace mine. I work in a foundry and keep toying with the idea of casting these in stainless, sure I could do it a lot cheaper than other ones available in the markey place. The problem in the cost of tooling to start with. Bob R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There are nipples for greese refil behind them. I think they are simply artful!!!! Dan, where did you buy those from? i'd kill for a set of those hinges, but can't afford them. Would you be prepared to trade them for my wife? For keeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Dan, where did you buy those from? i'd kill for a set of those hinges, but can't afford them. Would you be prepared to trade them for my wife? For keeps! http://www.croytec.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have had these weeping hinges and screw marks for a while now and did buy custom made hinges from Croytec. It costs a fortune though but I think it is worth it. You must REALLY REALLY love your land rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 hello, sorry I am making a habit of hijacking, but i was talking about etching primer this evening as we have patches of white corrosion on our hinges coming through the paintwork too, both on door hinges and the vents on the bulkhead, the latter particularly bad. Am I right in thinking most of the framework is steel, but that the hinges and door panels are aluminium? Would it help to put rubber/foam gaskets underneath the hinges, to prevent contact with steel body parts, as well as etching and re-painting? Or would wax oyle be as good? Thank you and sorry to interrupt! Olivia the bulkhead, door frames are steel with alloy skins on the doors, remove the white corrosion back to bare metal, treat with etch primer then undercoat & top coat in body colour, a rubber gasket would be OK, but there should be a plastic gasket between each hinge part & the item it's attached too. item 6 page 789, 4 per door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Just in the process of replacing my hinges. I used lots of primers, lots of paint and lots of lacquer... and found the bolts wouldn't seat in the holes properly.I had to scrape a load of new paint out of the holes and retouch by hand. Just a note of warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ordered 4 sets today from RJ Land Rovers, good price and knows what he's talking about. I'm goig to attempt getting the pin out and then stove enammelling. Any ideas how the pin comes out and where I can get new ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 One of mine started to drop out the bottom of the lower hinge on my right front door, don't know anywhere to source new pins from, maybe some suitable stainless steel rod would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 I was wondering whether to counterbore top and bottom to accemp a stainless pin and nut, has anyone done it before? Bob R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I was wondering whether to counterbore top and bottom to accemp a stainless pin and nut, has anyone done it before? Bob R Yep; http://www.orrp.com/smf/index.php?topic=50676.0 Still working fine on my daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 You must REALLY REALLY love your land rover. I really do!!! Other half simply laughs at me. I have known a fellow who's had his for almost 20 years (Series though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Dan, where did you buy those from? i'd kill for a set of those hinges, but can't afford them. Would you be prepared to trade them for my wife? For keeps! Hmmm I must think over it!!Upon second thought, I must say no!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 GREAT STUFF GUYS, GOOD INFO AND THE LINKS ARE EXCELLENT, THANK YOU BOB R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Radford Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've spent hgours trying to whack the pins out of these bloody hinges and now have black thumbnails ! Any advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 If they aren't the hinges with the plastic washer or whatever, heat is probably your friend. Try gentle warmth like maybe drop them in boiling water for a bit. I'm trying to find someone to sherardize them, unless anyone here has already tried that, so I have this to come. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I took a small pin punch to the one's I'm going to convert using rusty nissan praries conversion, You'll need to turn the hinges upside down and place into a vice using the pin punch I then not so gently tapped the hinge pins out took me all of less than 5 minutes for the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.