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Hi all,I have a '92 Compass Echo.We're in the process of doing it up and would like to remove and respray the wheel arches.

I only have two fixing screws,both at the bottom of the arch.Is there any other fixings that you might know of ?

I've checked inside the van and could see no obvious means of securing the top of the arch.

Any ideas?

Thanks for any help John

Hi John , although i haven't removed a wheel arch i would have thought that there must be fixings for the top of the arch somewhere , have you looked on the inside of the arch ?

Sorry can't be much more help .

atb

Wizard

Hi colyerfan799,

Have'nt removed caravan wheel arches but as wizard say's would think they must be held at the top some how.

Perhaps some sort of plastic clip's.

Would suggest removing visible screws, then gently wiggling the arches to try to see where they are fixed and then look for any other visible means of fixing.

Hope this helps

Richie

I'm in the process (hopefully) of making one in GRP by taking a moulding off our remaining one. Had a blow-out last year and lost one  Had a shedful of grief trying to buy one so it's a diy job. Results (if it goes ok) will be posted.
     Your question: The wheelspat on our ABI had two screws at either side of the bottom. It was held against the body by three small, hook-on brackets. (flat pieces of plastic that slot into three 'L' shaped brackets on the van. I think the van fittings are pop-rivetted on. Simple matter for me with our van, removed the two screws and slid the spat up. Easy as that. There may be mastic between the rubber edge of the spat and the van. Just slide up and ease off. Hope it helps, Ray

I'm in the process (hopefully) of making one in GRP by taking a moulding off our remaining one. Had a blow-out last year and lost one  Had a shedful of grief trying to buy one so it's a diy job. Results (if it goes ok) will be posted.

have you looked here?

http://www.lycoseshop.co.uk/epages/caravanpanels_com.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/caravanpanels.com/Categories/parts1

Have'nt removed caravan wheel arches but as wizard say's would think they must be held at the top some how.

looking at this its just lipped in and screwed at the bottom......

http://www.lycoseshop.co.uk/epages/caravanpanels_com.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/caravanpanels.com/Products/cps-abi-001&ViewAction=ViewProductDetailImage

Thanks again all.I'll have look at the week-end,weather permitting.

If I find any thing tricky I'll let you know.

thanks again John