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Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3671

Is hinge servicing an option?

My 90 is now 9 years old and all the hinge pins are starting to rust, is there no option at all to service them, as in knock the old pin out and replace (not sure about the rear though? If not, does anyone know of a replacement service that will colour match them (Loire blue) or is billet the way forward?

29th Mar 2022 6:29pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17353

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Not really, it's well nigh impossible to get the pins out. Replacement is the cost-effective option.

29th Mar 2022 7:36pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3671

Thanks Blackwolf. Any tips out there on how to paint a set using rattle cans for longevity?

30th Mar 2022 4:59am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 381

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Hi. I use occasional acf50 treatment to my hinges and have done for 7 years since new. No evidence of rust or wear as yet. 78000 miles. I recommend this for your new hinges 👍 2015 90 XS Santorini Black

30th Mar 2022 5:50am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 969

When I bought my 90 most of the rear door hinges were seizing up, over time and plenty of light oil two out of the three have freed off nicely, the third is better but still tight so I have bought a spare to change at some point as I’m told they are not serviceable Ride like you stole it!!
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30th Mar 2022 7:21am

I Like Old Skool

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 808

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green

Vitesse wrote:
Hi. I use occasional acf50 treatment to my hinges and have done for 7 years since new. No evidence of rust or wear as yet. 78000 miles. I recommend this for your new hinges 👍

I oil mine occasionally, maybe twice a year and this seems to work ok. Is this not as effective as the acf50?

The problem is that they are commonly just neglected until they are a problem and at that point it is too late.

30th Mar 2022 7:38am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2218

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Col, lubrication is a wonderful thing 😁👍
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30th Mar 2022 8:03am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 381

Yes agreed. It has to be continuous really from new. I apply a little acf50 once month to all the hinges 2015 90 XS Santorini Black

30th Mar 2022 8:14am

J1990

Member Since: 24 Aug 2021
Location: South West
Posts: 39

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tamar Blue

I'd be interested in people's thoughts on the approach taken here - For the cost of replacing with OEM hinges I'm not sure I'd bother with the pin replacement, but fitting the grease nipple intrigues me as an easy monthly job to take care of.

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30th Mar 2022 8:24am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 381

Interesting solution. probably works very well at forcing moisture out etc and would no doubt increase the life of the hinge... But in my opinion is suited more where the vehicle might be heavily used off road frequently .. Just my thoughts... 2015 90 XS Santorini Black

30th Mar 2022 3:43pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3671

Mo Murphy wrote:
Col, lubrication is a wonderful thing 😁👍
Mo

Mine are pretty regularly treated to ACF 50, but I fear that regularly using a foam degreaser to clean the car has negated the effect.

Grease nipples might be an option on a new set, but it’s not exactly subtle!

30th Mar 2022 3:48pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17353

Forum stalwart Landroveranorak on here had the excellent idea of drilling a small hole through the centre of the hinge from a discrete angle as far as the centre pin, which allows the hinge to be greased with a chainsaw-type push-action lubricator.

It's a really neat, subtle, and effective solution and one I'd definitely do if I ever had standard hinges again.

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post909912.html

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post707394.html

30th Mar 2022 4:45pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Thanks for the mention. The idea was unashamedly pinched from another member, Lightningtweeds, though

Here's the direct link to my solution:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post707394.html#707394 Darren

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31st Mar 2022 8:57am

Shroppy

Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 866

1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green

If you're replacing the hinges anyway, I'd definitely go down the security/billet route from optimill or similar. Or at the very least get some hinge plates. I don't see why you couldn't pain them to suit, though you might want to request them in raw instead of anodised. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
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31st Mar 2022 9:54am

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3671

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
Thanks for the mention. The idea was unashamedly pinched from another member, Lightningtweeds, though

Here's the direct link to my solution:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post707394.html#707394

Thanks LRA. I’m going to have a crack at this on Saturday to see if I can catch them early enough. I really like the look of the original hinges, terribly security not withstanding!

31st Mar 2022 5:14pm

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