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bonnietiler
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Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chassis
« on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 11:31am » |
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Anyone any experience of this? It's only on the near side, other side of the rear wheel on a box section, some bad corrosion, the MOT station say it looks like the rear sub frame/axle etc, brake lines would have to be dropped...Any idea's of cost, he doesn't even want to do it!
Any help much appreciated
Brian
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mr._floppy
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #1 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 1:54pm » |
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Bad luck, the Scorp is not usually rust prone, but with advancing years it's something we all must be vigilant about.
The area you are talking about, with diff sub-frame, exhaust boxes, trailing arm springs and spare wheel compartment, is a nightmare to get access to, I can understand the garage's reluctance to tackle it.
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bonnietiler
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #2 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 2:42pm » |
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Just had a quote...£400 to £500..hmmm..
Might just sell it to be honest...2.3 Ultima never used an 0z of oil 135k mint interior 4 beautiful 12 spokes with 1/4 worn Goodyear F1 tyres towbar etc etc...what do you think it'll fetch? Then again spend £450 and have trouble free motoring for 12 months...makes you think...
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Dave
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #3 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 2:45pm » |
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You could get rid but whatever you replace it with may have even worse problems 
Better the devil you know maybe! 
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Geoff_W
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #4 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 3:25pm » |
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Going back a few years in the forum there was a topic on what we thought might ultimately finish of the Scorp and some folks were talking about high end electrical stuff (Looms ABS Airbags etc putting them into fail territory) but I also think we all need to keep a close eye on the rust bug 
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Atlantic_blue
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #6 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:28pm » |
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Bonnie,
P M SENT
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mr._floppy
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #7 on: Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:39pm » |
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< trouble free motoring for 12 months >
Something all Scorpio owners pray for 
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Jonnycab
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #8 on: Jun 4th, 2006, 12:09am » |
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My diff has a slight leak & so keeps the chassis well lubricated & rust free 
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Baw_Flinger
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #9 on: Jun 4th, 2006, 2:39am » |
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on Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:39pm, mr._floppy wrote:< trouble free motoring for 12 months >
Something all Scorpio owners pray for |
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OH YEH!!
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mr._floppy
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #10 on: Jun 4th, 2006, 11:42am » |
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A couple of times a year I get a spray gun full of old engine oil and spray the underneath, messy job I know........ 
and the MOT guys sure don't like it but, Sod 'em
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Kjelle
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Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
« Reply #11 on: Jun 5th, 2006, 11:35am » |
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I have the same problems, I have taken the whole rear
axle down with the transmission and all stuff! I need an
new frame or what shall I do? I have opened the first layer of metal. Look at the pictures and plz give me an idea for how to do!
ftp://rubbersmoke:pdefp6vc@goto.glocalnet.net/P1010003.JPG
Best regards Kjell
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