How much rust on chassis is just normal??

[T1mbro]

So my transit mk7 has some rust underneath. I'm assume a bit is normal but wondering how bad this is and whether I need to get it looked at or if I can just leave it. I hope to keep the van a good few years yet.

Worst bit is right at the back almost under the brake lights but I don't know if this is in any way structural.

Short of taking it to a garage (who I assume will tell me I need to pay them to do work on it) I was hoping for a view

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[bigjohnthomas]

Oh dear ..
Your gonna need
A welder
Some goggles
A lab coat
cans of special brew
High heeled shoes


Have you given the inner cills a dam good poking ?

[T1mbro]

Oh dear is it really that bad?

The inner sill is rusty but not pokeable

[bambi mk 1]

Come Mot time and this wont be your friend

[T1mbro]

I better take it to get looked at properly then I suppose.

Must have come on fast as never any advisories on rust on any previous MOT!

[loot]

Once the paint and stone chip goes then the bare metal stands no chance, wire brush it all then spray on underseal/shutz or whatever to keep the air/water/salt away which will inhibit the rust.

[andz327]

Once the paint and stone chip goes then the bare metal stands no chance, wire brush it all then spray on underseal/shutz or whatever to keep the air/water/salt away which will inhibit the rust.

I use engine oil, especially around number plate screws, gets messy

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[bigjohnthomas]

nice

[loot]

[bambi mk 1]

Once the paint and stone chip goes then the bare metal stands no chance, wire brush it all then spray on underseal/shutz or whatever to keep the air/water/salt away which will inhibit the rust.

I use engine oil, especially around number plate screws, gets messy

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I think your van has rusty nuts syndrome http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... sty%20nuts

[andz327]

Once the paint and stone chip goes then the bare metal stands no chance, wire brush it all then spray on underseal/shutz or whatever to keep the air/water/salt away which will inhibit the rust.

I use engine oil, especially around number plate screws, gets messy

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I think your van has rusty nuts syndrome http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... sty%20nuts

It's me that's got rusty nuts

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[robbie.cee]

Youre married too then lol

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[knobby1]

Youre married too then lol

LOL...

Looks like she's had a wee vomit....

Lord Knobrot