Ford transit mk7 inner rear arch

[audvaldid]

Hi all,

Has anyone info where to buy a wheel arch?
Mine has a case of rustitus...

[Parky7]

Just google it
Loads available from different sources or eBay….
Or weld a plate over it…

[DanMK7uk]

Hi all,

Has anyone info where to buy a wheel arch?
Mine has a case of rustitus...

Only ones iv seen are RWD. Must be different in some way. Whats yours ?

[audvaldid]

Hi all,

Has anyone info where to buy a wheel arch?
Mine has a case of rustitus...

Only ones iv seen are RWD. Must be different in some way. Whats yours ?

Mine is awd. But it should not matter.

[audvaldid]

Just google it
Loads available from different sources or eBay….
Or weld a plate over it…

I was not able to find this part on ebay... was hoping that I could just replace the whole part.

[DanMK7uk]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144952594706 ... gINh_D_BwE

According the description there is a difference

[andz327]

That's an easy repair without buying full tubs

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[Parky7]

As above, very east repair… I think you could get any arch and make it fit with a bit of fettling

[DanMK7uk]

Agreed, 90pc of arch is ok it seems, just make a wrap round piece, prime and paint.

[andz327]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144952594706?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339017977&toolid=10049&customid=EAIaIQobChMI1N7HvonBiwMV8pJQBh3clBv-EAQYCiABEgINh_D_BwE&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoWc2zfToGSFMRTePaFnYlAzdNcfT&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1N7HvonBiwMV8pJQBh3clBv-EAQYCiABEgINh_D_BwE

According the description there is a difference

Rwd floor is 4 inches higher than fwd, so rwd tub would be shorter height wise I guess

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[DanMK7uk]

Quite possibly, it’s interesting these always seem to go in that place as OP picture.

You wouldnt expect water to penetrate from inside.

[andz327]

Leaks through the seams eventually then there's condensation issues under the plywood edges where all the crap gatherers and stays wet , rear inner arch section where it attaches to the outer arch is another area that needs cleaned and treated, and waxoiled

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[DanMK7uk]

Leaks through the seams eventually then there's condensation issues under the plywood edges where all the crap gatherers and stays wet , rear inner arch section where it attaches to the outer arch is another area that needs cleaned and treated, and waxoiled

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Makes sense, i might get myself a cheap welder and learn. Bound to need doing at some point on mine.

[T350camper]

Get a small piece of 0.8mm steel plate and make a patch. Not a big repair really. I'm new to welding, but bought myself one of these from Machine Mart (other retailers are available ) https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke- ... 103ng-230/

Few practice welds on some scrap metal until I got the hang of it...plus there are several really good tutorial videos on tinternet (Tim Welds is a good one...it's a bloke called Tim, and he, erm...well you get the idea).

Then make sure you carefully paint and rustproof the area. Job done!

[DanMK7uk]

Been thinking about one of them, easy to pick up using ?

I know little about welding, would that be ok for stuff that needs to be really strong or just for non structural stuff ? Arches etc ?