SIX YEAR ANTI COROSION WARANTY ?

[AndyG]

Or of course buy a VW next time . 12 years bodywork , but you won't need it

ye youll just need a shed full of spare engines

Yeah But at least I know who to come to, to give us a hand

[motorwise]

change of ownership isn't a problem because the antiperforation warranty is transferable - the problem is proving it isn't stone damage or accident damage - but I've seen more than enough (and I'm sure everyone else on here has as well) transit mark fives bursting out all over the front arches to know they're not all caused by damage - I would try pushing a bit harder but dealers will always play the "it's had accident damage" card - try ford customer services see if they'll help - can't help you with the phone number it's been about 16 years since I work for a ford main dealer

good luck with it

It's through them, I've been dealing with

I also offered them to carry out a localised repair so that they didn't have to change the whole door aperture (up to the roof and B pillar inc.) and as I've compromised my side, I was hoping that they would do likewise NOT

at one time they used to bend over backwards - how times change

[100ps_drw_hicube]

Or of course buy a VW next time . 12 years bodywork , but you won't need it

ye youll just need a shed full of spare engines

Yeah But at least I know who to come to, to give us a hand

not me then

[AndyG]

I know they'd rather I buy a new one And having waited patiently for their mk6 auto to become available, I have to say I was very disapointed with it's durashit gearbox

Hence I went back to a mk5

[100ps_drw_hicube]

have you ever tried a mk5 with auto clutch??

[motorwise]

I suppose now it's nearly two models back they're not interested - bad form

[AndyG]

have you ever tried a mk5 with auto clutch??

Yeah As a matter of fact I did
76PS engine (so that's Lucass out of the equation) Works like the mk6 auto but you stir the cogs yourself which has an advantage in so far as you change when you want

Clutch judder evident and would still roll on hills/makes parking in small spaces difficult.

[AndyG]

I suppose now it's nearly two models back they're not interested - bad form

They should have kept the mk5 going like they have in China then Shouldn't they

[Gunslinger]

good luck with your chasing of this but i think you'll just hit the same brickwall, there is only a couple of ways i know to stop this rot, and that is either waxoyl, or expanding foam, both of these have to be done fairly early though, one works by eradicating water and moisture and stopping it attacking the metal my effectively coating it in oil whereas the principle behind the other is to fill the area completely, stick like sh*t to a blanket and remove moisture as it cures .... leaving no where for air, thus no condensation or water.

once they have rotted in this area, my advice is chop it all out, but redesign the mounting along the edge so that you dont have a "twin skinned" section ..... they did not have problems with front wheel arches rotting until they redesigned this area, only problems on earlier front wings were where the door post ran close and and the gap could get blocked with crap causing the same "twin skinned" affect

[AndyG]

good luck with your chasing of this but i think you'll just hit the same brickwall, there is only a couple of ways i know to stop this rot, and that is either waxoyl, or expanding foam, both of these have to be done fairly early though, one works by eradicating water and moisture and stopping it attacking the metal my effectively coating it in oil whereas the principle behind the other is to fill the area completely, stick like sh*t to a blanket and remove moisture as it cures .... leaving no where for air, thus no condensation or water.

once they have rotted in this area, my advice is chop it all out, but redesign the mounting along the edge so that you dont have a "twin skinned" section ..... they did not have problems with front wheel arches rotting until they redesigned this area, only problems on earlier front wings were where the door post ran close and and the gap could get blocked with crap causing the same "twin skinned" affect

Waxoyl
When I first bought the van this was the first area treated took the front mudguards off, shuved the flexi hose right up the hole revealed by the mudguard removed, and gave it a good spray (obviously I couldn't see up there)
so either I didn't do a good job or the rust was already there
Remember I had a '96 van and therefore knew where the weakspots were

Expanding Foam
Elseware (when discussing sound deadening insulation in difficult to reach/awkward areas(cables in the way etc...))It was noted that this stuff helps rot your steal as it absorbes and retains moisture, can shrink etc...so this was out of the question Please give any further views on this foamy stuff Is there a particular type/brand to use/avoid

[madmark]

i think alot or rust is allready there in the metal! its very strange how most or nearly all smiley now have rust ,they can be star treck miles or low miles and pamperd but they all have it! its such a shame such a great van and easy to keep and maintain!

[oldhenry]

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject:

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oldhenry wrote:

Or of course buy a VW next time . 12 years bodywork , but you won't need it


ye youll just need a shed full of spare engines

Ah, but engines are cheaper than bodies and a sight easier to fit! ( form experience)
Hey , VW T5 engines are guaranteed 100K now

[AndyG]

:? i think alot or rust is allready there in the metal! its very strange how most or nearly all smiley now have rust ,they can be star treck miles or low miles and pamperd but they all have it! its such a shame such a great van and easy to keep and maintain!

I agree with you there That's another reason why Ford should carry out the repairs regardless and at least honer their waranty of a miserly six years when others are happy to offer at least double that

[AndyG]

Hey , VW T5 engines are guaranteed 100K now

But they could also use excuses not to pay out as well like; you went 1 mile over your recomended service schedule sir, or You carry too much weight all the time, or you shouldn't run your air con continuesly. Who knows what they'll find

[tractive-effort]

:? i think alot or rust is allready there in the metal! its very strange how most or nearly all smiley now have rust ,they can be star treck miles or low miles and pamperd but they all have it! its such a shame such a great van and easy to keep and maintain!

The regular pressure-washing/steam-cleaning EVERYWHERE is the only REAL rust preventor....along with a bit of Dinitrol or Red Oxide perhaps (sees Waxoyl off!!)