marcAB10 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I assume this is just the cover? mine had a few scuffs from the previous owner which has now got a bit rusty.. which annoys me. So is it simple enough to replace? does it just bolt off or what.. i'm a bit clueless about it, all i know is that i want it replaced. i assume i'd be able to get a replacement from toyota? here's the bit i mean- the dark cover just before the rear bumper. any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Very simple to unbolt, 4x 10mm bolts iirc. Nobody local that does powder coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Very simple to unbolt, 4x 10mm bolts iirc. exactly what i wanted to hear now... lets hope it isn't too expensive from Mr T.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Why not rub it back and paint it with black hammerite, not many get to see it after all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Why not rub it back and paint it with black hammerite, not many get to see it after all ! He's incredibly anal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Why not rub it back and paint it with black hammerite, not many get to see it after all ! i did give it a lick of matt black but it's been scuffed and bent and annoys me, i know no one will see it but i will know it's there.. so as long as a new one is reasonable i'll just replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 He's incredibly anal. ok or just this ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Think its 6 x 10m bolts as i removed 1 only yesterday and also the metal strip (coated in plastic) that hold the bumper to it, they are stupid plastic screw heads and normally round off very easy. The 2 back bolts are the hardest to get 2 as the rear bumper hide's them a little but once that strip is off you can pull it away enough to get a reachet spanner in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I was wanting to take mine off also just to give it a clean and get some stones out that have got trapped inside!? But I wouldnt bother buying a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Keep this thread updated, as my tank cover has a big dent in it. And being a UK car, its not pretty to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Another little job to add to my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I would take it off, carefully sort out any dents and then get it powder coated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Keep this thread updated, as my tank cover has a big dent in it. And being a UK car, its not pretty to look at. i've PM'd Paul to see if he can source one and see what the price is, if it is pricey then i will look into fixing and powder coating, best to see what both options cost i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikbrunt Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Did mine at the weekend, as mentioned is just 6 bolts to remove, although I had the fuel tank off so much easier to get at. Gave mine a coat of black hammerite, vast improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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