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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265   
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anyone had any warranty work carried out on the chassis for rust?
if so just wondering how bad it was etc. thanks |
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31st Oct 2012 3:51pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265
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nobody had anything done with rust on chassis under warranty then?
any thoughts on this at least.....I'm a bit mythed as to how poor the chassis coating is to be honest. looks like loads of hours cleaning back wire brush and recoat affected areas and then finally a good old lick of waxoyl (or dinitrol). any suggestions on what to use to get a similar finish to existing before putting the waxoyl on ....? or is that covered also in Zegato's corrosion treatment? |
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7th Nov 2012 4:15pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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My local dealer rustproofed my 07 Puma when I pointed out the lack of paint and coating on it free of charge.
When I bought the 11 plate they had stopped offering the service so I had it done myself. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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7th Nov 2012 5:58pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664 
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If this helps...
I owned a 2002 Discovery TD5 from new. I owned it for 10 years and 187000 miles (until I bought the Defender). After several years (i.e. outside warranty) I started getting corrosion-related issues. The power steering pipes rusted through (replaced), the ACE system rusted it's pipes (removed, and replaced with a normal anti rioll bar), and the rear brake pipes corroded through. The chassis was sound (waxoyled) but had surface rust in some areas and I frequently (annually) topped-up the waxoyl. Cost for corrosion-related repairs was substantial This time with the Defenfer, I have vowed to keep on top of it with more preventative measures. When it was new I ended up speaking to Zag on the phone, and followed his advice on ACF, Dinitrol, sikaflex etc...and I check the Defender more frequently to make sure I stay on top of any issues using the "stitch in time saves nine" motto. IMHO having used both, Dinitrol is streets ahead of Waxoyl - but that's a "religious arguament"...waxoyl fans will argue with dinitrol fans like Christians and Muslims... 
I'm afraid it's a "pleasure" of ownership - if you want to keep it "mint", you ned to do it yourself   Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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7th Nov 2012 6:04pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265
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I've got a bit of time of at Xmas.....
so now I know what to ask for Xmas......well I almost know....Dinitrol or Waxoyl ? |
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8th Nov 2012 8:58am |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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Dinitrol all the way
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8th Nov 2012 11:36am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3615 
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Dinitrol underneath and ACF50 everywhere else
DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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8th Nov 2012 4:44pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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where is the rust 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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9th Nov 2012 5:45pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265
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grockle,
probably the same as everyone on in places such as some of the welds? - that doesn't bother me. what does is one of the suspension turrets there's a 'paint chip' about the size of a 2 pence piece where its rusting.  |
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9th Nov 2012 11:10pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265
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the dealer told me the rust on the chasis will have now detrimental effect on the car......can kind of see where they're going in terms of a claim on the corrosion warranty (albeit it a bit miffed - can't see why on earth they can't produce a coating that easily reaches 7 years before it starts flaking off / corroding - mines only 2 years old).
anyway - where do you reckon I stand with making a claim under the warranty (no corroison warranty). I bought the car with a coated chassis (regardless of what that coating is / is intended for), the coating is coming off - surely that should be rectified under the comprehensive 3 year warranty ??  |
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15th Nov 2012 9:31am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664
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How's about this http://www.paddockspares.com/shock-absorbe...nised.html I considered buying these when I swapped my front shocks, but gave the originals a tickle with a wire brush, and a new coat of Dinitrol inside & out whilst the turrets were off... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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15th Nov 2012 10:27am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265
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my point really is that I don't really think this should be happening and therefore shouldn't it be covered by the warranty. If I had the time I'm sure I'd be able to achieve what I want ......but its the time thing.
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15th Nov 2012 11:14am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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Isn't the corrosion warranty restricted to 'perforation' of panels/bodywork? so surface rust on chassis probably not covered, but there's also the paint warranty isn't there?
I'd have thought that the chassis was painted so could well be covered by that, in the same way as if surface rust had appeared on your bonnet - just a thought. I had some light surface rust marks on my d3 chassis, and that's why I made sure that the 110 had a good coat of dinitrol from new. 1 year on and it looks exactly the same, so I'm hoping that's working long term. One other thing I have noticed with the 110 is that the dintrol coating seems to stay a lot cleaner in everyday road conditions than my 90. We have a wet/muddy/bumpy track to the house and get a fair bit od muddy splash underneath. I'd agree with earlier posts re using the dinitrol rust convertor spray, followed by a decent coat of the underbody spray. I tried the convertor on my 90 where there were a couple of welds with primer on getting light rust, and it got rid of that no problem. So if the dealer doesn't think its warranty work then a go round with rust convertor and underbody spray and you'll have a good result - quite an easy job (especially if you have an airline and a lift) DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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15th Nov 2012 11:38am |
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| BIGFOG Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Edenbridge Posts: 537 
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My 110 is booked in for warranty rust work to be resolved.... Dealers were very a accommodating. They are going to sort out windscreen surround, rear gutter rail above window, windscreen hinges, bulkhead work around widescreen bolts, rear crossmember and a couple of other bits.
Fekete has had a load of work done on his under warranty and he suggests looking behind the dash with a torch! 2009 XS 110 Utility Stornaway Grey BAS re Remap, BAS Turbo, BAS Spec Modified Airbox, Twisted Side exit Decat Exhaust, Allisport Cooler and Hoses, OME Sport Shocks, Kangaroo Paw Discs. 2001 Discovery II Porsche Speedster Replica 1956ish |
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22nd Nov 2012 10:44pm |
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