gstuart · Sep 18, 2024

So alas mine failed yesterday and looks like it may be the end of the line

Brakes pipe from the air tank to the rear need replacing and the drivers side sill has rotted out , on top the rear lower wishbones

The mot station is going to drop it back off to me either today or tomorrow on a flat bed

Know it sounds daft but absolutely gutted after all the hard work

expect the work would be around 1k to just get it passed the MOT then the rear lower arms on top at a later date so would add an extra 7-800

Once back home I’ll be able to pull the plastic cover off to see the extent of the rust

biketeacherdave · Sep 18, 2024

That's bad news mate

tyregeezer · Sep 18, 2024

Give us a shout if needed can do the brakes for cost of kunifer, it's not too bad a job, some have joins some don't, have a look at extent of welding but their getting old now post some pics mate

lynall · Sep 18, 2024

Not good.
Stick some pics up.

Anaconda · Sep 18, 2024

That's a shame, I guess we all get somewhat attached to our vehicles. Sometimes it is better just to move on.

gstuart · Sep 18, 2024

Massive thk u as always

Once it comes back I’ll strip the plastic sill covers off to see how bad it is and get some pics

See new sill plates are around £72 each side

Know if it goes into the seat belt area it’s game over , but won’t worry u til I know more

Can’t thk everyone enough as it means a lot and will of course keep this updated once I get it back and take some pics

Anaconda · Sep 18, 2024

Trouble with welding it can be very time consuming, hope it's not so bad.

lynall · Sep 18, 2024

I used to weld loads of cars years ago, terrible job, still do the odd one when I have to.
Try and keep to the heavier stuff as it is way easier!

Henry_b · Sep 18, 2024

Best get your eyes on it Gary, might not be as bad as you think once you get to look at it.

Andy Warren · Sep 18, 2024

Gutted for you, as you say (and we know) all the time,effort & money spent. Wait 'til you've had a good look as it might be better the devil you know.

crossed for you,all the best.

kevstar · Sep 18, 2024

Ive welded some shite over the years it doesnt sound that bad tbh, shame you wernt closer.
Some testers go above & beyond to fail stuff. Get some pics up once you've got it back.

GRATCH · Sep 18, 2024

gstuart said:
Brakes pipe from the air tank to the rear need replacing and the drivers side sill has rotted out , on top the rear lower wishbones

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Where does it say anything about the sill?

It says "structural strength inner seal".

gstuart · Sep 19, 2024

Many thks , spoke to the mot guy and he said it was the drivers sill

Really hope it’s not spread into the inner one as that I feel would be game over

Indeed will know more once I get it back and get the covers off

Don’t mind admitting my foot will be in my mouth as I peel the covers off

Wished to add that I’m so very grateful to everyone for the fantastic help

gstuart · Sep 19, 2024

Found an interesting video and was shocked how far the rust can travel , along with the guy buying second hand panels cut off another d3

From what I’ve read leaves and mud that’s behind wheel arch liners causes issue along with side steps

My rock sliders are bolted on to the chassis via large brackets as I assume the ones fitted to the sills allow water to wick down the bolts and to the inside of the sills

gstuart · Oct 3, 2024

Here goes, neighbour very kindly got the sill cover off

DanClarke · Oct 3, 2024

gstuart said:
Here goes, neighbour very kindly got the sill cover off

Oh mate that looks dire. I don't think it will buff out.
Are the sections available and can you do the welding or do you know someone that can?

gstuart · Oct 3, 2024

DanClarke said:
Oh mate that looks dire. I don't think it will buff out.
Are the sections available and can you do the welding or do you know someone that can?

Must confess my heart dropped

Suppose the positive note is the chassis is solid, rust hasn’t gone into the rear wheel arch or the floors or mounting points

Indeed u can get the inner and outer sills for around £200 , alas is all spot welded and I wouldn’t be able to take it on

Have been recommend to several mobile welders

I’ll try and get some pics full length in the day time as had to wait for my neighbour to get home who very kindly got them off for me

Stanleysteamer · Oct 3, 2024

gstuart said:
Must confess my heart dropped

Suppose the positive note is the chassis is solid, rust hasn’t gone into the rear wheel arch or the floors or mounting points

Indeed u can get the inner and outer sills for around £200 , alas is all spot welded and I wouldn’t be able to take it on

Have been recommend to several mobile welders

I’ll try and get some pics full length in the day time as had to wait for my neighbour to get home who very kindly got them off for me

As you say, not as dire as it could have been. Best of luck with it all mate!

gstuart · Oct 3, 2024

Stanleysteamer said:
As you say, not as dire as it could have been. Best of luck with it all mate!

Thks mate

Am pleased with the dinitrol treatment of the chassis as it’s solid with no rust marks what so ever so that’s a bonus and proves it works seeing it’s right next to the sill area

Suppose next port of call, is to see what the mobile welders says

Plus looking at the outer part I wonder if these come off as see the plate ends along the red line

Stanleysteamer · Oct 3, 2024

gstuart said:
Thks mate

Am pleased with the dinitrol treatment of the chassis as it’s solid with no rust marks what so ever so that’s a bonus and proves it works seeing it’s right next to the sill area

Suppose next port of call, is to see what the mobile welders says

Plus looking at the outer part I wonder if these come off as see the plate ends along the red line

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What are they? some sort of plastic plugs? If said welder is going to need to get inside won't you need to get them out anyway?

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