Lost front indicator spring thingy - doh!

Zircon · 15th June 2015, 21:17

Hi all,

A simple little job for a summer evening I thought - to change the off-side front indicator bulb on my beloved Cowley-built 75. I followed the handbook suggested use of a flat-bladed screwdriver to ease the lens out - when a 'ping' sounded as it came away without the curly spring/clip that clips it firmly in place (the one towards the middle of the car). A quick look into the depth of the bumper assembly revealed no sign of the missing object

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Well at least I replaced the bulb OK which extinguished the helpful/maddening dash warning light. I have managed a bodged repair with double-sided tape and blu-tac which I hope will keep the lens from falling out for a while.

I am sure the 'right' thing to do now would be to take the front end off and find the little blighter that has caused such aggro - but I know my limitations of skill and patience

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Just in case anyone has a spare clip lurking in a box that they could part with, that would be a huge help .... otherwise I suppose I will have to buy a complete replacement indicator lens ... when I only need the clip.

The moral of the story may be - best not to use a screwdriver to remove the lens

All the best,

Nicholas/Zircon

RPWC · 15th June 2015, 21:50

Try Tom, (Holland314) he's a breaker and your nearest one, in Essex.
Any of the breakers will help you out, Flying Pig,Trikey,Cossie Dunc,Kenton.

Zircon · 15th June 2015, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

Try Tom, (Holland314) he's a breaker and your nearest one, in Essex.
Any of the breakers will help you out, Flying Pig,Trikey,Cossie Dunc,Kenton.

Good thinking, Richard thank you!

All the best, Nicholas/Zircon

suffolk boy · 15th June 2015, 22:07

been there done that among many others.i now take the brake duct off and do them from the back

15th June 2015, 21:17	#1
Zircon Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Club SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 416 Thanks: 371 Thanked 251 Times in 92 Posts	Lost front indicator spring thingy - doh! Hi all, A simple little job for a summer evening I thought - to change the off-side front indicator bulb on my beloved Cowley-built 75. I followed the handbook suggested use of a flat-bladed screwdriver to ease the lens out - when a 'ping' sounded as it came away without the curly spring/clip that clips it firmly in place (the one towards the middle of the car). A quick look into the depth of the bumper assembly revealed no sign of the missing object . Well at least I replaced the bulb OK which extinguished the helpful/maddening dash warning light. I have managed a bodged repair with double-sided tape and blu-tac which I hope will keep the lens from falling out for a while. I am sure the 'right' thing to do now would be to take the front end off and find the little blighter that has caused such aggro - but I know my limitations of skill and patience. Just in case anyone has a spare clip lurking in a box that they could part with, that would be a huge help .... otherwise I suppose I will have to buy a complete replacement indicator lens ... when I only need the clip. The moral of the story may be - best not to use a screwdriver to remove the lens All the best, Nicholas/Zircon

15th June 2015, 21:50	#2
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Try Tom, (Holland314) he's a breaker and your nearest one, in Essex. Any of the breakers will help you out, Flying Pig,Trikey,Cossie Dunc,Kenton. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

15th June 2015, 22:07	#4
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	been there done that among many others.i now take the brake duct off and do them from the back __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco