Front disc splash guards

Micky Mouse · 16th February 2023, 17:13

The splash/stone guards on my 2.5 connie are rotting away and need replacing.
Will I have to dismantle beyond just disc removal in order to get to the guard to renew?
Thanks
Andy

suzublu · 16th February 2023, 18:21

When I fitted mine I just cut a slot in the metal to fit over the hub 😎

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stocktake · 16th February 2023, 19:03

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When I fitted mine I just cut a slot in the metal to fit over the hub 😎

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Got any bacon or pork sausages for sale you butcher

Not a bad idea Ron

suzublu · 16th February 2023, 19:08

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Got any bacon or pork sausages for sale you butcher

Not a bad idea Ron

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macafee2 · 16th February 2023, 22:01

No you do not have to remove the hub. As Suzublu has said, cut away the front thin edge of the splash guard. You may need to then twist, force the splash guard on. The bolt heads are just 8mm and these can rust quite easily. I changed my splash guards a couple of weeks ago. I heated each bolt with a blow torch for a couple of minutes and the bolts were then very easy to remove.
I made new bolts, I brazed a 6mm threaded nut onto a 5mm bolt. I then painted the heads with Hammerite to protect them.

macafee2

Kearton · 17th February 2023, 13:23

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Originally Posted by macafee2

I made new bolts. I brazed a 6mm threaded nut onto a 5mm bolt. I then painted the heads with Hammerite to protect them.

macafee2

Stainless steel bolts may be a better option for replacements. They are widely available, e.g.:-

Micky Mouse · 18th February 2023, 22:17

That's brilliant, many thanks all.

16th February 2023, 17:13	#1
Micky Mouse Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: York Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front disc splash guards The splash/stone guards on my 2.5 connie are rotting away and need replacing. Will I have to dismantle beyond just disc removal in order to get to the guard to renew? Thanks Andy

16th February 2023, 18:21	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,923 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	When I fitted mine I just cut a slot in the metal to fit over the hub 😎 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

16th February 2023, 22:01	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,934 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	No you do not have to remove the hub. As Suzublu has said, cut away the front thin edge of the splash guard. You may need to then twist, force the splash guard on. The bolt heads are just 8mm and these can rust quite easily. I changed my splash guards a couple of weeks ago. I heated each bolt with a blow torch for a couple of minutes and the bolts were then very easy to remove. I made new bolts, I brazed a 6mm threaded nut onto a 5mm bolt. I then painted the heads with Hammerite to protect them. macafee2

18th February 2023, 22:17	#7
Micky Mouse Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: York Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's brilliant, many thanks all.