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eutek



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Rear door rubbing?
Yesterday when I opened the rear door on the 110, I noticed this spot - it almost looks like rust....

Has anyone had anything like this happen on their Defender?

Could it be from the rear door rubbing against the frame, and if so - can it be alleviated by adjusting the door?

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Post #60219 20th Feb 2011 5:47pm
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spudfan



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Think it is just good old rust. Happened on my tdi aswell over time. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #60222 20th Feb 2011 5:59pm
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Zagato
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Can you see any bare metal rub marks on the door, that will tell you? Can't tell from the picture but if it is rubbing it's only a bit so you should be able to hang the door better!
Post #60224 20th Feb 2011 6:02pm
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BruceT



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I had the same thing. I used a hammer to lightly tap it down/bend the strip as it was not perfectly flat. Problem solved.
Post #60305 21st Feb 2011 5:31am
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eutek



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Thanks all... I'll have a look later to see if the strip can't be seated better or the door hung better.

I did notice that one of the screw heads (the right-most one) one the screws that hold the strip down had snapped off. It was never fully screwed down, and whoever was installing it must've snapped the head off and left it. Nice.

Good thing I noticed it now, and didn't discover by accident by cutting myself on it.
Post #60309 21st Feb 2011 7:41am
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Agree: rust. You should have a look underneath it and I would claim to change under warranty Puma 110" SW

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Post #60312 21st Feb 2011 8:17am
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gtveloce65



Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green
Mine suffered badly from this problem - more the steel plate being too high than the door being out of alignment. Replaced and better fitted plate under warranty and paint repaired on the door frame - BUT - the screws used in fitting are dome-headed, and I noticed recently that one near the opening side is catching on the door bottom.

So I think I'll be seeking more suitable fixings rather than going back to he dealers yet again (this isn't the only snag I've had over the past 2 years!!) 1953 80
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2008 110xs
Post #60795 23rd Feb 2011 5:57pm
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XS Pete



Member Since: 13 Jan 2011
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England 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Just a side note having just seen the pic of that rusty sill trim: got a mail tonight from a guy at Redback 4x4 who makes replacement stainless steel sill trims for the tailgate and front doors for pre 1991 Defenders. He's about to start producing the same for current model Defenders. I've told him to let me know when they're ready as I definitely want a set.

I was contemplating folding up some stainless sheet on the bender at work as I couldn't find anything available commercially, but Looks like I won't have to now.

Pete
Post #60839 23rd Feb 2011 10:48pm
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Lorryman100



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XS Pete wrote:

I was contemplating folding up some stainless sheet on the bender at work as I couldn't find anything available commercially


http://www.entreq.de/products/interior/laderaumschutzleisten.html

http://www.entreq.de/products/interior/tureinstiegleisten.html
Post #60849 23rd Feb 2011 11:59pm
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mse



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First i thought this strip was galvernised...i wouldnt see the point of changing it from what it is...was fine on the 20yr old defender, you cant even see it with the door shut.

Just get the door to shut properly! Mike
Post #60851 24th Feb 2011 12:03am
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XS Pete



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England 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Thanks for the Entreq links, I hadn't seen those products before, and at a couple of hundred euros plus shipping for the three trims I'd need, I don't think I will be seeing them!

I can buy a lot of A2 sheet for that.

Regards

Pete
Post #60896 24th Feb 2011 12:05pm
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