Upper B pillar Wear

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Landynewbee

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Hi, I bought my 2007 FL2 back in September, TD4 SE in Santorini Black with just 37,000 on the clock. Overall its in great condition with the exception of some staining on the seats - which I'm having recovered in leather by The Seat Surgeons in York. Photos will follow hopefully if I find out how to post them!

Anyway to the problem in hand, I have noticed that the front seat belts have worn grooves in the upper B pillar covers, so onto Google and low and behold up comes 2 technical service bulletins - LTB00129 (March 2008) and LTB00312 (March 2011) both relating to B pillar wear and the action to take.

Does anyone know if I can still ask for my B pillar cover trims to be replaced or is there a statute of limitations on these bulletins?

Since I got the FL2 I have fitted 19" Evoque alloys, a rear 'spoiler', stainless trims on the load space opening and the rear windows tinted so shes starting to look the business. A few more additions, including the new leather seat trims should finish the job. Photos to follow one way or another!
 
I had a 2008 GS from new with exactly the same problem on the seat belt pillars (Drivers side was the worst obviously) When I requested replacements, I was fobbed off by Guy Salmon in Maidstone who claimed the marking was insignificant and not worthy of change as yet! Not sure about bulletin time limits, but won't cost you anything to ask.

Sounds like you have made a few good mods. Look forward to the pics.
Maybe think about changing the tailgate handle to the latest model version which reaches all the way across the boot. The micro switches often fail on the boot opening operation, so the upgrade should save having to repair that at a future date?
 
Technical bulletins are for technical reference only and isn't in any way an admission of faulty product.

You can either complains to customers services stating the low mileage of the vehicle etc, or you can buy and fit 2x new B post trims (they are now modified parts).
 
I will contact Land Rover direct and see what their response is, but I won't hold my breath!! I haven't shown the bulletins to the independent 4x4 garage yet from where I bought it - might be worth a try.
Any idea Vissie what those B Pillar trims cost? More importantly from my point of view how difficult are they to fit - my practical skills have their limits unfortunately!!
Good suggestion Dougden on the tailgate handle - do you mean the new 2011/12 ones that go the full width of the tailgate? I didn't realise the older version could be replaced that easily - is there a lot of work involved or body modification? Otherwise I was thinking of covering the exiting handle with a chrome cover.
Thanks all for your input, I'll let you know the outcome on the B pillar replacements!
 
Good suggestion Dougden on the tailgate handle - do you mean the new 2011/12 ones that go the full width of the tailgate? I didn't realise the older version could be replaced that easily - is there a lot of work involved or body modification? Otherwise I was thinking of covering the exiting handle with a chrome cover.

Chrome cover would look good, but my son did the rear handle conv. on his XS (07) Need to drill a couple of extra holes each side. He said is is fairly straightforward. New one off ebay was £50 (Will need painting though which is a pain)

This guy has done it on his;
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