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Polarismd

Member Since: 13 Feb 2022
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 62

B Pillar advice.

Hi Landy Experts,

I recently had the hinges changed on my Puma. Is this right (see images) surely the bolt for the hinges shouldn't be poking into the vehicle like this. I know the Landrover isn't exactly safe but this looks awful.

I can cut the bolt down for my own satisfaction but does the trim really stop there?

Is there an aftermarket solution that makes it look better/safer? And what are the two bolt holes above and below? it looks like there should be a plate covering it?

Any ideas/comments would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Chris

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30th Nov 2022 10:35am

LandRoverAnorak

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

The bolt doesn't look right - it shouldn't project like that - but yes, the trim does stop there. Darren

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30th Nov 2022 11:23am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17728

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

The bolt is far too long, it should not extend out of the pillar. The trim does stop there and there is a hole with the bolt-ends visible, I found the a huge draft came out of mine so I covered them (neatly) with black duct tape to stop the gale.

30th Nov 2022 11:41am

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 935

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

If you’ve bought a hinge kit. That bolt should be for the lower hinge.

You should match up the new bolts with the old ones. You’ll see the difference then between top and bottom hinge. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

30th Nov 2022 12:28pm

Polarismd

Member Since: 13 Feb 2022
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 62

Hi,

Bloody hell, yes that makes sense.

I will take them out one at a time and check.

They are supposed to be a Landy expert as well!

Chris

30th Nov 2022 12:30pm

MatLandy

Member Since: 11 Sep 2020
Location: Paris
Posts: 199

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

CSI does some plugs to cover these holes in the B pillar
http://www.csiparts.co.uk/en-gb/products/b...110/120732

I don't have them though, so cannot comment further.

/Mat

30th Nov 2022 12:43pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

Damn, I'd forgotten about them, which is made worse by the fact that I bought a set a few years ago and haven't fitted them

Darren

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30th Nov 2022 12:47pm

Polarismd

Member Since: 13 Feb 2022
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 62

Just above and below the hole are two M10 fixings.

I wonder what LR had them installed for? I am thinking of getting a plate made and using some plastic bolts?

I think they must have thought of covering the hole and never got around to it?

30th Nov 2022 1:02pm

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