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(Message started by: bonnietiler on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 11:31am)

Title: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chassis
Post by bonnietiler on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 11:31am

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

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by mr._floppy on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 1:54pm

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.

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by bonnietiler on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 2:42pm

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...

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by Dave on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 2:45pm

You could get rid but whatever you replace it with may have even worse problems :-/

Better the devil you know maybe! :)

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by Geoff_W on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 3:25pm

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 :(

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 5:18pm

hi there

have you seen this..... http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cracks.htm

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by Atlantic_blue on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 5:28pm

Bonnie,

P M SENT

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by mr._floppy on Jun 3^rd, 2006, 5:39pm

< trouble free motoring for 12 months >

Something all Scorpio owners pray for :-*

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by jonnycab on Jun 4^th, 2006, 12:09am

My diff has a slight leak & so keeps the chassis well lubricated & rust free :P

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by Baw_Flinger on Jun 4^th, 2006, 2:39am

on 06/03/06 at 17:39:54, mr._floppy wrote:

< trouble free motoring for 12 months >

Something all Scorpio owners pray for :-*

OH YEH!!

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by mr._floppy on Jun 4^th, 2006, 11:42am

A couple of times a year I get a spray gun full of old engine oil and spray the underneath, messy job I know........ :o

and the MOT guys sure don't like it but, Sod 'em :-*

Title: Re: Failed it's MOT...the shame..Rusted rear chass
Post by Kjelle on Jun 5^th, 2006, 11:35am

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