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S.Hafsmo



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Norway 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Orkney Grey
Westfalia detachable tow hitch

Are there two bolts holding this badboy in place?
I've removed the outer bolt, but judging by this pic, there might be another?


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Lots of penetrating oil and hammering, but it'll just move a few mm outwards, and stop. Moves with little persuasion up and Down, but not out.

Post #493333 23rd Oct 2018 8:06am
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S.Hafsmo



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Norway 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Orkney Grey

Seems to be only one.. Guess I'll just need a bigger hammer.


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Post #493335 23rd Oct 2018 8:17am
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if not removed regularly they do get stuck...

bigger hammer is the way to go [and some penetrating oil]

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rjff



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Agreed

On ours one bolt, the cut out on the end is for a locating lug as far as I can see. +1 on regular removal/clean/lube of parts. Cheers
Richard

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Strider



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

I have had much better results using Plugas, WD40 is very good for lubricating etc but for freeing off seized parts it cant be beaten.
www.plusgas.co.uk/about-plusgas/

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S.Hafsmo



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Norway 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Orkney Grey

I've only owned the car for a week, so re-lubricating the tow bar was on the to-do list. Obviously a few years to late.
The aluminium latch on the back of the swan neck was corroded through, and crumbled.
Think I'll just order a replacement.
Still have to get the square out, though.

Post #493377 23rd Oct 2018 4:49pm
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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Is there a proper plastic plug that can be fitted in the square receiver? 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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S.Hafsmo



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Norway 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Orkney Grey

There is a square one with the LR logo.
Part number KYB000011, or ANR3196
Not sure what the difference is.

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 2007 L322 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway

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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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stu1



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Ours was similarly stuck. Try as I might, I couldn't get it out over a period of many weeks lubricating it and hammering it.

Eventually, got it up on a ramp where it required two oxy torches and a very fit mechanic with a very big sledge hammer to get it out.

Since then, I've kept it greased Smile

Post #493404 23rd Oct 2018 8:37pm
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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Might try a trolley jack under it Thumbs Up 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Balloonengineer



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Orkney Grey

The slot in the removable part isn't for a bolt, but lines up with a pin permanently welded into the tube which locates the front end, stops it being pushed in too far and shares the over-run load with the bolt.
If you look into the tube, you can see it.
Best wishes
Glen Previously......
Series 1 80, Series 3 88, Turbo 90, 300tdi 90, 110's with 200, 300, TD5
TD5 Disco, Disco 3, 200Tdi Disco - probably the best vehicle Landrover ever made,
Now 3x FFRR, some would say I should have learned by now......

Post #493531 25th Oct 2018 8:10am
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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

What size socket is needed for the bolt? I ran out of socket sizes Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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S.Hafsmo



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Norway 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Orkney Grey

I believe it's a 24mm.
I had to use a breaker bar with a 2ft pipe on to break it loose. 2007 L322 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway

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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Air gun here we come Thumbs Up 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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