Facelift bootlid plinth

Rp61973 · 4th February 2021, 14:10

After my previous tussle with a wayward Romanian lorry on the M25, the nearside of my R75 is now mint again after dent removal and a complete repaint.

The insurance payout stretched to having the bootlid repainted due to some rust scabs around the chrome garnish and one particularly large scab on the bootlid on the area under the plinth.

The body man removed the plinth but tells me he had difficulties getting the central two bolts out (two self-tappers appear to have taken their place). One of the end 'starnuts' is missing altogether and the other one has been replaced by another self-tapper.

I haven't taken off the plinth yet, but the whole lot feels very wobbly (care when shutting the lid is needed). I don't think the plastic module has been fixed to the lid with a thick adhesive tape.

I suspect the plinth fixings are likely 'ronnied'. Without looking, I was contemplating a repair using some M6 rivnuts, secured into the rear of the plinth with epoxy. Unless anyone else on here has experience of this and can advise a better method of repair?

Many thanks.

Paul

Rp61973 · 4th February 2021, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Rp61973

After my previous tussle with a wayward Romanian lorry on the M25, the nearside of my R75 is now mint again after dent removal and a complete repaint.

The insurance payout stretched to having the bootlid repainted due to some rust scabs around the chrome garnish and one particularly large scab on the bootlid on the area under the plinth.

The body man removed the plinth but tells me he had difficulties getting the central two bolts out (two self-tappers appear to have taken their place). One of the end 'starnuts' is missing altogether and the other one has been replaced by another self-tapper.

I haven't taken off the plinth yet, but the whole lot feels very wobbly (care when shutting the lid is needed). I don't think the plastic module has been fixed to the lid with a thick adhesive tape.

I suspect the plinth fixings are likely 'ronnied'. Without looking, I was contemplating a repair using some M6 rivnuts, secured into the rear of the plinth with epoxy. Unless anyone else on here has experience of this and can advise a better method of repair?

Many thanks.

Paul

Or if anyone has a replacement facelift plinth in good condition with all rear fixings intact for sale...

T-Cut · 6th February 2021, 08:56

I don't know if my experience is of any help, but this HowTo may have something of use in your quest. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=78539

See Post 4

TC

Saga Lout · 6th February 2021, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rp61973

After my previous tussle with a wayward Romanian lorry on the M25, the nearside of my R75 is now mint again after dent removal and a complete repaint.

The insurance payout stretched to having the bootlid repainted due to some rust scabs around the chrome garnish and one particularly large scab on the bootlid on the area under the plinth.

The body man removed the plinth but tells me he had difficulties getting the central two bolts out (two self-tappers appear to have taken their place). One of the end 'starnuts' is missing altogether and the other one has been replaced by another self-tapper.

I haven't taken off the plinth yet, but the whole lot feels very wobbly (care when shutting the lid is needed). I don't think the plastic module has been fixed to the lid with a thick adhesive tape.

I suspect the plinth fixings are likely 'ronnied'. Without looking, I was contemplating a repair using some M6 rivnuts, secured into the rear of the plinth with epoxy. Unless anyone else on here has experience of this and can advise a better method of repair?

Many thanks.

Paul

Instead of putting nuts into the plinth you could use epoxy bonded stainless studs, there would be no difference in how it looks but the stainless items would ensure no future removal problems.

Rp61973 · 8th February 2021, 18:17

Thanks all. One of the members on this splendid forum has kindly sold me a spare facelift plinth with all fixings intact. I will keep the old one as spare but this will save me too much messing around (hopefully!).

sln8458 · 10th February 2021, 11:02

I replaced the broken plastic studs,

here:
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306028

4th February 2021, 14:10	#1
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	Facelift bootlid plinth After my previous tussle with a wayward Romanian lorry on the M25, the nearside of my R75 is now mint again after dent removal and a complete repaint. The insurance payout stretched to having the bootlid repainted due to some rust scabs around the chrome garnish and one particularly large scab on the bootlid on the area under the plinth. The body man removed the plinth but tells me he had difficulties getting the central two bolts out (two self-tappers appear to have taken their place). One of the end 'starnuts' is missing altogether and the other one has been replaced by another self-tapper. I haven't taken off the plinth yet, but the whole lot feels very wobbly (care when shutting the lid is needed). I don't think the plastic module has been fixed to the lid with a thick adhesive tape. I suspect the plinth fixings are likely 'ronnied'. Without looking, I was contemplating a repair using some M6 rivnuts, secured into the rear of the plinth with epoxy. Unless anyone else on here has experience of this and can advise a better method of repair? Many thanks. Paul __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

8th February 2021, 18:17	#5
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	Thanks all. One of the members on this splendid forum has kindly sold me a spare facelift plinth with all fixings intact. I will keep the old one as spare but this will save me too much messing around (hopefully!). __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

10th February 2021, 11:02	#6
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 575 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	I replaced the broken plastic studs, here: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306028 __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Walnut Handbrake Handle Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

6th February 2021, 08:56	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I don't know if my experience is of any help, but this HowTo may have something of use in your quest. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=78539 See Post 4 TC