Isn't there a torque key in the provided tool set under the driver's seat specifically to remove those screws?Thought it worth passing on my experience today in removing the spare wheel. First the storage box has to be removed, however trying to unscrew the three torque screws was extremely difficult! They were so tight that I broke two of my torque keys but eventually managed. I reflected that I would not have been to pleased at trying to do this in the dark with the rain lashing down! Thought I would pass the experience on to others who might have the storage box option - worth checking
Yes there is and it broke!
Ah, I would have presumed the one provided was of decent quality. Chinese steel then.
I would recommend when anyone gets their Grenadier they take off these 3 torque screws while at home and lightly coat them with Ultra Tuf-Gel and then install them again. That will prevent them from seizing up and any galvanic corrosion. You can buy it direct from Ultra Tuf-Gel or on Amazon. Expensive, however it is the best, especially if you are in a marine or coastal environment. It is used extensively in the marine industry. There may be other fitting, screws and bolts that are either similar metal or dissimilar metals where using this in advance can save you hours of pain and dollars later by preventing seizing and galvanic corrosion. A little of this goes along way, so it is worth the investment. Be careful to not over torque when using any lubricant, as the torque settings will change. From what I have read, best to not use on wheel studs or wheel nuts as you can snap a stud and may not have as secure tightening and hold as without it. I have used it on my 2020 Defender Rhino rack. I had an experience with some surf racks I put on a prior Range Rover Sport and when I went to sell it, I wanted to take them off and put them on my new vehicle. For the life of me I could not get them off the vehicle and had to let them go to the new buyer. Been using Ultra Tuf-Gel on everything since. DaBull
Yes! very brittle
Thanks, good advice
Was there threadlock on them?Thought it worth passing on my experience today in removing the spare wheel. First the storage box has to be removed, however trying to unscrew the three torque screws was extremely difficult! They were so tight that I broke two of my torque keys but eventually managed. I reflected that I would not have been to pleased at trying to do this in the dark with the rain lashing down! Thought I would pass the experience on to others who might have the storage box option - worth checking
You know it's a cut price G wagen , cos Big Jim said so ages ago.
Rather than silicone grease, I strongly suggest a "smidge" of copper-based anti-seize grease on the threads.
Good advice but what’s the reason for copper v silicone?
A thin layer of silicone grease will stop moisture penetration ok and reduce galvanic corrosion if it's mostly sheltered from direct water penetration. I tend to use copper grease (albeit sparingly) because it has a high solid content, can enable a truer clamp force to withstand corrugations, and seems less prone to corrosion especially if water is able to penetrate via "capillary action"... just my experience over years gone by spending a lot of time at the inlaws' "surfside" beach house (long gone
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It’s about the only thing I’m missing in my man cave. By the miracle of Amazon, it’ll be here tomorrow..A thin layer of silicone grease will stop moisture penetration ok and reduce galvanic corrosion if it's mostly sheltered from direct water penetration. I tend to use copper grease (albeit sparingly) because it has a high solid content, can enable a truer clamp force to withstand corrugations, and seems less prone to corrosion especially if water is able to penetrate via "capillary action"... just my experience over years gone by spending a lot of time at the inlaws' "surfside" beach house (long gone
50% of my copper grease is in my workshop and 50% is in my wardrobe on most of my shirts and trousers
