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wizard
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Ford Connect rusting
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January 30, 2010, 09:14:58 pm »
Any one that has a Ford connect.Do they also have the rust problems as the transet under arches etc.Can anyone help.
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brianbarber
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 30, 2010, 09:58:41 pm »
I have not seen any rust on transit connects, incl my own 2004 van.
Mr B
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wizard
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 30, 2010, 10:23:01 pm »
Thanks for the trouble friend.
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Ross G
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 30, 2010, 10:46:04 pm »
mine is a brand new 59 plate and i'm sure there's a couple of tiny we spots of rust up top on the roof, there again it might just be me being paranoid about my new toy
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wizard
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 30, 2010, 10:58:09 pm »
What is the weifgt pay load of your connect.
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Slash
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 09:56:45 am »
The ford Connects have a plasic/rubber rim guard around the arches,I have an 04 SWB Ford Transit and has rust on the arches and roof and I'm sure the pure water does'nt help
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dazmond
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 02:03:38 pm »
do you all have 400lt tanks in the back of your connects guys?im planning to get one around july time.do you think ill get a half decent one for 3grand?
hope i can fir a 400lt tank and trad gear in the back!
regards
dazmond
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Steve Lowe
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 02:06:04 pm »
I have got a long wheelbase connect and its the best van i have had. Its fitted with a 400 litre pro 5 system and handles it fine.
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wizard
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 02:32:47 pm »
Hi Steve is that your new van you got a wihile back.I remember you saying you were getting a new van on w C pro s
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Steve Lowe
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 03:16:20 pm »
Hi Mate
Yes i have had it about 14 months now but feel its just the right size. Its got a 900 kgs payload so it handles the system with ease.
Steve
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Steven J Lowe MBICSc
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Re: Ford Connect rusting
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January 31, 2010, 06:20:12 pm »
Due to the plastic around the arches it holds water.
If there is any way the metal can breathe it will cause oxidation. Then the rust will start.
On the plastic trims most have holes for the water to run free, even if no trim you should always keep arches clear and clean.
If you have rust spots appearing treat as soon as possible. Sand down any visible rust - apply a rust inhibitor like
http://www.rustbulletuk.com
Allow to dry, apply primer then colour code.
hope this helps
Dave
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