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| Norm4n Member Since: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 329  
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Send it back.
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15th Jan 2014 6:25pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769  
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Tell them you've had enough and you want a new windscreen surround, then it can be fresh metal painted off the car so it should be a better job.
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15th Jan 2014 7:08pm |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94 
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Believe it or not it's had a brand new surround about three repair times ago.
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15th Jan 2014 7:10pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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It's a stupid weak point in the surround (there are several joins) and, in my case, the replacement has the same problem. Major source of leaks and corrosion. Only improvement is that the dealer seems to have filled/welded the joins at the top of my new surround to make them smoother. Maybe they'll seal better...we shall see
 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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15th Jan 2014 7:31pm |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94
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Yeah. it's becoming a real pain,as it's only 4 years old ,but this problem has been ongoing since new, I think it's been attended to in that area at least 6 or 7 times including a new surround. But like I said its returned only 8 weeks having been resprayed.
I am beginning to wonder wether or not I am wasting my time though as it would appear they all seam to corrode in this spot. I'm even starting to look round all Land Rovers I see parked up! |
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15th Jan 2014 7:58pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769
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I think you need to demand them using a different bodyshop!
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15th Jan 2014 8:01pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I have resigned myself eventually to a rotten surround - that's fine as it's not hard to replace... BUT the idea of a rotten bulkhead due to leaking water is much more worrying, especially as I can't see all behind the dash
My 110 ends its warranty in April - I've worried so much in the past 3 years. Just look at my posts! Now I'm relaxed that, unlike a family pet, it will only die gradually and can be brought back to life in improved (galvanised) form  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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15th Jan 2014 8:07pm |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94
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Well I'm going to see what they say tomorrow and see what the options are.I absolutly love the defender and wouldnt be with out one. But having read most of the posts in here I am gradually resigning my self to, "that's how they are." and if I was to get it repaired and resprayed or a new surround that it will just return in the future.
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15th Jan 2014 8:18pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3785  
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If a proper repair is to be done the windscreen will have to be removed so that the whole of the affected area (you won't see it all until the screen is out) is repaired, & painted. Then, the screen should be refitted with a new rubber, which should be sealed on both sides..against the body, & against the screen.
Cheers, Pickles. |
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15th Jan 2014 8:36pm |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94
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Thanks for all your help chaps I'll let you know what happens..
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15th Jan 2014 8:52pm |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94
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Update. The body shop seams to think it is possibly paint over weld or sealant. Having cleaned the area and looked at it through a magnifying glass he could be right. But will keep an eye on it. But at least it's logged.
Thanks again chaps. |
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16th Jan 2014 2:31pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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Sorry if I'm being daft, but my 14 plate 110's windscreen surround and the 'gutter' below it is entirely aluminium.
Has yours been suffering from aluminium corrosion, or were the surrounds steel until recently? |
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27th Mar 2014 7:42am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3645 
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mine was the same at 3 months old,  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge at 12 months old it went in to be repaired, they had removed the screen, unsure if they removed the surround but now at 3 years old it has not reappeared. However it does live in a garage, when I've driven it in the rain I've not had any water leaks and I've checked the usual places. It appears the sharp edges and seam do not take the original paint that well, it is clear on mine that this area has been cleaned up during repair. Id say I have had a succesful repair so it is possible DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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27th Mar 2014 7:54am |
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| Gleaney Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Earth! Posts: 94
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Hi there. As far as I am aware the bulk head and surround is steel. I can assure you yours will show signs of corrosion. I haven't spoke to anybody's who's hasn't. So keep an eye on it.
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27th Mar 2014 10:09am |
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