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| Marks Landy Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 299   
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Yes it’s possible with the spare wheel still fitted.
You need the wiper up vertical, it’s a pig but possibly. |
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31st Dec 2020 3:19pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2041 
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Could try turning on and off the rear wiper via the ignition switch to a position on the glass that might allow you to change the wiper blade.
If that doesn’t work then it looks like you need some penetrating oil on those wheel nuts. Probably best to get these nuts moving again anyway in case you need the spare wheel because of a puncture etc. Better sorted at home rather than at the side of the road. |
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31st Dec 2020 3:20pm |
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| stew 46 Member Since: 26 Jan 2012 Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall . Posts: 561  
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Done mine last week with the spare wheel on , bit of a pain but can be done if wiper at 12 o’clock
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31st Dec 2020 3:23pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20453
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As above, turn wiper switch on.
Turn ignition off with the wiper arm at 12 ‘o’ clock position. That will allow you the room to remove it whilst leaving the rear wheel well alone as it is. No Guts, No Glory.
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31st Dec 2020 5:30pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2245 
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How about sorting out the seized nuts so that if you get a flat you can actually use the spare. Then worry about the rear wiper ?
Just a thought. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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31st Dec 2020 8:08pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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Do yourself a favor and release your nuts sooner rather than later.
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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31st Dec 2020 8:49pm |
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| Mitch16 Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: Surrey Posts: 25 
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Thank you all and yes, great advice on the wheel nuts. In fact it is still on the original tyres (only 16,000 miles and has been kept in doors) despite being eight years old, so I will check all of the wheels to prevent any future issues in case of puncture.
Project for the weekend! Much appreciate everyone responding. Happy New Year. |
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31st Dec 2020 9:34pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Check all your tyres, regardless of mileage and being kept indoors 8 years and they maybe showing signs of perishing on the outer rim better to be safe than sorry. Above all enjoy your defender and never be afraid to ask advice, we were all newbies once and there is never a stupid question just a stupid reply
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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31st Dec 2020 9:40pm |
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| AndyT66 Member Since: 19 Sep 2016 Location: Bedford Posts: 148 
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This was probably my first newbie job many moons ago. I ended up taking mine to my local independent and asked them if they could free the spare wheel nuts ( rather embarrassing to be honest). After warning me that this was common and that the weld that attaches the stud to the carrier could fail out came a huge breaker bar. "Bang" and they were free. My first DIY tool was a breaker bar
 . And so it has continued with numerous new tools all of which are essential, the Mrs has given up asking  |
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31st Dec 2020 10:13pm |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 732  
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Most things can be fixed with a selection of big hammers and breaker bars.
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1st Jan 2021 10:19am |
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| Mitch16 Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: Surrey Posts: 25
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A quick thank you for all the advice on this.
Borrowed a long torque wrench today, wheel nuts loosened straight away, wheel came off, rear wiper blade replaced and all back together. I checked all the other wheel nuts whilst at it. Really appreciate the support and giving me the confidence to have a go. Thank you! |
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9th Jan 2021 4:49pm |
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