Thanks to everyone that has offered advice, being a newby to LZ it's much appreciated. As you can see from my profile picture (which I've just added), my 110 is my "pride and joy" :) The garage reckon it was a new style ****part, they have only been made for the last 2 years, said they'd...

Hi Guys, New to the forum!! Just seen page 2. Will check things out and keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice.

Hi guys, Many thanks for the info. The "specialist" garage which fitted it said that it was a new Britpart crossmember and that they would contact their technical department. They also said it could be "hacked off and another one stuck on". With that quality of workmanship they wont be going...

Thanks for the replies. Going to push for a genuine Land Rover Cross member and I'm not expecting to pay a penny! The garage who originally fitted the cross member said they could "hack it off and put a new one on", with that type of work description they won't be going anywhere near my...

Thanks for the info. Was treated/painted when it was fitted. The garage says it was a new Britpart cross member. I've got the receipt. Cheers.

I was wondering if someone could help me please? I have a Land Rover Defender 110. During June 2012 I had a new rear cross member fitted by a local 4x4 “Specialist” (this was painted with Hammerite on the outside and undersealed on the inside), I recently noticed some paint blistering on the...