Hi All,
On the last MOT been advised that the rear subframe will require attention before next MOT, a good tester and every advisory he has given me I have fixed when returning, he knows I want to keep the vehicle.
As I will have some time over the winter, I plan to get another rear subframe ( I have found 3 this morning, Max price £80, with warranty 2 months ), new £450! 2 of these are in Hull which I will be going through on my return to the UK, which means I can actually see before I buy.
I have used the search facility and Google, should take a couple of hours to remove, replace bolts wth stainless, replace bushes, check subframe mounts for cracking, presuming a couple of hours to refit.
As I see it, it would be easier to get a used SF and refurb at my leisure, then schedule the vehicle to be off road for a couple of days, whilst the exchange takes place, also as @WD50 has a 3 door as well, I could refurb the exchanged one and repeat the process, maybe do hers first if that SF is in better condition, hers wasn't advised on MOT.
The two vehicles are 2005, FL1 Commercial and 2004 FL1 Sport 3 Dr. I am presuming the subframe S will be the same, just trim different, is this correct ?
My intention would be to wire brush using an angle grinder treat with a rust converter ( just for piece of mind ) then a top coat of Hammerite ( best I can think of ). Would that be the way to go ?
Then I have thought what about galvanising the SF, acid dip gives chemically clean surface, removes any existing corrosion, then a hot dip Galve. Have read they weigh the part before the process begins and then after and you are charged on the weight difference, ie how much Zinc you have used. Assuming if I went through this process I could then forget about the SF as it will not corrode in the future.
Anybody got any idea as to the expected cost of having a SF galvenised ?
The main point about buying a used SF is that the car would be off the road for less time, and I suspect would be a lot easier along with a more thorough job. Not really somethng I want to repeat in a hurry.
Finally get some waxoyl in whilst SF removed and then on the SF itself. Along with treating any other corrosion.
Any thoughts on the idea? I am not back in the UK until end of September so can't get under to take pics of existing SF.
Any other jobs to be done whilst SF removed, fuel tank cradle replaced last year with new.
Thanks In Advance, appreciate what I am asking is pretty much a case of personal preference, how long is a piece of string, and what value the FL1's are to us.
On the last MOT been advised that the rear subframe will require attention before next MOT, a good tester and every advisory he has given me I have fixed when returning, he knows I want to keep the vehicle.
As I will have some time over the winter, I plan to get another rear subframe ( I have found 3 this morning, Max price £80, with warranty 2 months ), new £450! 2 of these are in Hull which I will be going through on my return to the UK, which means I can actually see before I buy.
I have used the search facility and Google, should take a couple of hours to remove, replace bolts wth stainless, replace bushes, check subframe mounts for cracking, presuming a couple of hours to refit.
As I see it, it would be easier to get a used SF and refurb at my leisure, then schedule the vehicle to be off road for a couple of days, whilst the exchange takes place, also as @WD50 has a 3 door as well, I could refurb the exchanged one and repeat the process, maybe do hers first if that SF is in better condition, hers wasn't advised on MOT.
The two vehicles are 2005, FL1 Commercial and 2004 FL1 Sport 3 Dr. I am presuming the subframe S will be the same, just trim different, is this correct ?
My intention would be to wire brush using an angle grinder treat with a rust converter ( just for piece of mind ) then a top coat of Hammerite ( best I can think of ). Would that be the way to go ?
Then I have thought what about galvanising the SF, acid dip gives chemically clean surface, removes any existing corrosion, then a hot dip Galve. Have read they weigh the part before the process begins and then after and you are charged on the weight difference, ie how much Zinc you have used. Assuming if I went through this process I could then forget about the SF as it will not corrode in the future.
Anybody got any idea as to the expected cost of having a SF galvenised ?
The main point about buying a used SF is that the car would be off the road for less time, and I suspect would be a lot easier along with a more thorough job. Not really somethng I want to repeat in a hurry.
Finally get some waxoyl in whilst SF removed and then on the SF itself. Along with treating any other corrosion.
Any thoughts on the idea? I am not back in the UK until end of September so can't get under to take pics of existing SF.
Any other jobs to be done whilst SF removed, fuel tank cradle replaced last year with new.
Thanks In Advance, appreciate what I am asking is pretty much a case of personal preference, how long is a piece of string, and what value the FL1's are to us.
