Cookie Monster Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 So, is it just a case of unbolt old & rebolt on the new? The old ones appear to have the nylon bolts but not sure if they are accessible from both sides. Does that matter? Is the rear light wiring a problem or are they on multi plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Basically yes. Some if the fixings are accessible both sides, some into rivnuts in the skin. Hopefully as you have nylon screws they won't be rusted in (although they could be stuck and snap!). Rear lamps on 'econoseal' inline multiplug harness connectors. Good luck Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 With respect to the wiring connectors, it depends upon the age of the car. Earlier cars will have bullet connectors and can be a real pain if corroded, or hopefully you have the later multiplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Thx both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Nothing's ever *THAT* easy. The holes on the new wing won't line up and you will have to enlarge the cut out around the radius arm. And at least one of the rivnuts will spin meaning you have to break the bolt. But ultimately it's not that hard. It would be more faff with rusted in steel bolts. Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 giving everything a soak in Plugas / release agent the night before would help. Plenty of tea and give yourself time to walk away if its not going well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Plusgas isn't going to help with nylon bolts! Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 bit of lub always helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Quoting Z3MCJez: Nothing's ever *THAT* easy. The holes on the new wing won't line up and you will have to enlarge the cut out around the radius arm. And at least one of the rivnuts will spin meaning you have to break the bolt. But ultimately it's not that hard. It would be more faff with rusted in steel bolts. Jez This. Would also add that you need to drill the holes for locating the rear light cluster. So be careful and measure everything twice to make sure it lines up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I measured my playroom curtain poles twice at the weekend - and still cut one in the wrong place. Remember to remove any obsolete marks you apply before cutting! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 You may have to extract the pins from the Econoseal connectors to get the wires through the hole to the light cluster. Easy job but a bugger if the wire breaks off. Polevolt sell all the parts here. Personally, I would make the smallest possible hole in the wing and thread each wire/pin through then reconnect to the Econoseal body. Wise words KRL. I taped mine in place and viewed them from every angle to ensure the ‘look right’ rather than simpy being dimensionally correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Before removing the pins from the connectors take photos to show which went where. The cables on the light cluster side of mine had all faded and near enough looked identical, bugger to sort out if you get it wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Is there an advantage in having a tiny hole behind the light cluster, rather than a slightly bigger one that would allow the connector through? Seems like unnecessary effort to me (and added weight ). You do want to make sure that you've got the light blocks in the right place though. Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Quoting Z3MCJez: Is there an advantage in having a tiny hole behind the light cluster, rather than a slightly bigger one that would allow the connector through? Seems like unnecessary effort to me (and added weight).Bigger sounds better. Don't forget the grommet on the edge. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Is there an advantage in having a tiny hole behind the light cluster, rather than a slightly bigger one that would allow the connector through? Seems like unnecessary effort to me (and added weight ). Water ingress.......IMHO it’s hard to find a large grommet which will allow the Econoseal through yet create a seal around the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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