Tourer load cover handle

Duotone · 31st May 2016, 11:12

Got fed up with my load cover handle flopping about and the hinge part pointing downward.

The handle could of course be replaced with a new one but this is my third replacement.

The handle relies on a couple of pips to locate into two holes in the alloy tube and a two self tappers to hold the two halves of the handle together.

The problem is that the pips wear away and the handle is not secure.

All you need is four 3mm bolts 25mm long and 4 nuts.

Drill through the alloy tube to make a new hole above the existing hole, then drill through the self tapper holes in the handle and drill 2 new holes in place of the locating pips.

You will end up with this.

Now the load cover flap no longer hangs down.

Dave T

Arctic · 31st May 2016, 11:46

Hi Dave.
Nice one I think ever single tourer as this trouble, I know mine did hopefully see you at a nano before the year is out we have more dates this year than last

Arctic

ZedTeeT · 31st May 2016, 12:19

Great solution Dave. I need a replacement handle for mine, do you know where I can get one?

Jay

Duotone · 31st May 2016, 12:53

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Originally Posted by ZedTeeT

Great solution Dave. I need a replacement handle for mine, do you know where I can get one?

Jay

I believe the BMW E91 estate load cover handle is the same.

The above is not confirmed, have a look at this.

I would contact one of the traders on here for a replacement handle.

Dave T

championdaddy · 31st May 2016, 13:07

I have a BMW one and although it does fit.....it is not exactly the same.

I don't need it though LOL

BigJohn · 31st May 2016, 14:31

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Originally Posted by ZedTeeT

Great solution Dave. I need a replacement handle for mine, do you know where I can get one?

Jay

Give me an hour and I'll get the bmw part no, it's a direct match

Greeners · 31st May 2016, 14:37

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BigJohn · 31st May 2016, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Greeners

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Thanks David I couldn't find the spare one I've got in my garage

31st May 2016, 11:12	#1
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Tourer load cover handle Got fed up with my load cover handle flopping about and the hinge part pointing downward. The handle could of course be replaced with a new one but this is my third replacement. The handle relies on a couple of pips to locate into two holes in the alloy tube and a two self tappers to hold the two halves of the handle together. The problem is that the pips wear away and the handle is not secure. All you need is four 3mm bolts 25mm long and 4 nuts. Drill through the alloy tube to make a new hole above the existing hole, then drill through the self tapper holes in the handle and drill 2 new holes in place of the locating pips. You will end up with this. Now the load cover flap no longer hangs down. Dave T

31st May 2016, 11:46	#2
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,802 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Dave. Nice one I think ever single tourer as this trouble, I know mine did hopefully see you at a nano before the year is out we have more dates this year than last Arctic __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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31st May 2016, 14:37	#7
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