Next Job To Be Done

[Jon Boy UK - Wales]

Hello All,

I have had the centre bearing/bush on prop finally renewed at last as it was very worn (alot of momevent).
What a difference to the noise level etc etc...Joy!

Now what job would you recommend i get sorted next.....

Steering Department...
1)Both rack boots split and twisted
2)O/S Arm bent

Driveshaft department...
1)Both front wheel bearings

Front Suspension department...
1)Both ball joints

Kindest Regards,
John

[MrMPuk]

Wheel bearings and ball joints if they need doing would be first on the list.

[ME]

All of the above

[Jon Boy UK - Wales]

Hello,
Many thanks for your reply...

Due to my budget ( wife controlled ) i can only only have the mechanical things done to my waggon a bit at a time..
As i have to get everthing done by a garage as i'm not the best with a set of spanners etc in my hand.

I have the Transit Mk5 SWB - Hi-roof version... i would like it resprayed !

I live in cwmbran near newport south wales does anyone know where i can get the waggon resprayed to?. I have been to one place and they can only fit a sandard low roof tranny in.

Kindest Regards,

John

[matthew2riches]

Hello,
Many thanks for your reply...

Due to my budget ( wife controlled ) i can only only have the mechanical things done to my waggon a bit at a time..
As i have to get everthing done by a garage as i'm not the best with a set of spanners etc in my hand.

I have the Transit Mk5 SWB - Hi-roof version... i would like it resprayed !

I live in cwmbran near newport south wales does anyone know where i can get the waggon resprayed to?. I have been to one place and they can only fit a sandard low roof tranny in.

Kindest Regards,

John

Re painting: A few hundred quid in a back street boy's hand and he'll do it for you. I have the same prob round here - a lot of places can only fit people carrier or v-dub van size into their booth

[WINDSCREENGUY]

Not being funny but if you can't afford to get the important bits done(ball joints and wheel bearings) then how are you going to pay for a respray? (£1000-£2000)

[Jon Boy UK - Wales]

Hello,
I just paid £165.00 inclusive for my center bearing/bush to be fixed/renewed in ford's.

Wasnt expecting it to be anywhere near the £1000 pound mark for a quick blow job / flash over ...lol ! ...
if that's the case then i'll paint it by hand with a tin of gloss for metal!

Kindest Regards,
John

[MinorMatt]

Dont go to ford! (£100/hr plus)

Go to an independant (£50/hr + )

[valeterjack]

Hello,
I just paid £165.00 inclusive for my center bearing/bush to be fixed/renewed in ford's.

Wasnt expecting it to be anywhere near the £1000 pound mark for a quick blow job / flash over ...lol ! ...
if that's the case then i'll paint it by hand with a tin of gloss for metal!

Kindest Regards,
John

try rustoleum it's better than gloss
http://www.rustoleumdirect.co.uk/

[doughythevanman]

If you do the prep work yourself, i.e rust treatment, sanding, filling, rubbing down etc you should be able to get a blow over for around £200 - £300. It's a pity your not up here as the bloke in the local bodyshop does it for £200 inc paint if you do the prep.

[WINDSCREENGUY]

£200 must be a blind......ing job

[doughythevanman]

£200 must be a blind......ing job

Pretty decent job actually! As long as it's white!

[WINDSCREENGUY]

standards must be low up northhhh lol as i was getting quotes of at least £1500 -£2000

[doughythevanman]

For a full respray, with prep and looking mint then yes, you would be looking at around the £1500 mark but as i said if he does the prep work and just wants a good flash over to have the van looking right again then £200 and the bloke actually does do a good job and will advise on any dodgy prep work!