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coming to the end of its warrenty period and i have noticed amongst other things that the rear crossmember and a couple of the bolts that fix the rear tub to it are rusting,
| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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Hi Driver,
If I haven't welcomed you before 'welcome,' the southern masses continue to expand...... 
I am just about to treat my 08 Defender to some of this..... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic1752.h...rustmaster It 'goes against the grain' to spend about 400 on a product that is not going to visibly enhance or improve the functionality of my vehicle but well worth it from the numerous postings on this subject. Have you not considered doing something like this yourself? After nearly 3 years surface deterioration is surely only to be expected underneath in my opinion, I reckon that under warranty you may have a fight on your hands but you'll only be in the same boat further down the line. Prevention is better than cure in my eyes.   If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Mar 2010 10:05am |
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| Cibit Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 424 
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 me rust in cornwall. It must be all the sea air 
When I was a VW type 2 geek people always tried to buy old vehicles from the south west where they have no need of rooad salting. Obviously before global warming 
I have had mine waxoiled and there are still places where the nuts and bolts are rusty. Do what K9 says get it protected but try them for the corrosion warranty first 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
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16th Mar 2010 1:16pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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you will get the cross member done under the warranty and the bolts changed 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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16th Mar 2010 1:36pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4636 
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I have noticed that the paint on the bottom of my front bumper is coming off in parts. Must flag this with the dealer before next service. Also side steps are rusting. Don't know what they will do about that. I put carwax on my rear cross member and it keeps it o.k. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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16th Mar 2010 5:34pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266
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the side steps are known for rusting very poorly painted,try a warranty claim I got two sets on a TD5 afew years ago,good luck 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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16th Mar 2010 5:36pm |
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| johnnyturbo2002 Member Since: 21 May 2009 Location: Poniente Granadino Posts: 371  
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funny I read rusty member...hmmm what a sad life...
 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey! 2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi |
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16th Mar 2010 8:57pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Had my bumper swapped out under warranty for the very same reason, was gutted when I discovered it. Headlamp retaining rings are also worth a close look at Spudfan if you're going to the dealers anyway for rust issues. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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17th Mar 2010 7:47am |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4636
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Thank you all. As I am half way through the warranty I am not overly worried at the moment. Second service due in May/June so I will log these before service is due. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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17th Mar 2010 9:30am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5034 
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They should change the parts - never say never though! Mike
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17th Mar 2010 10:21pm |
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