Just how useless Dealers can be.........

Mike · 14th January 2007, 18:08

Water in the boot wheel well meant that today was spent removing the lamp clusters, cleaning up the surfaces and resealing the lamp unit seals.

When I removed each unit I discovered that some of the bolt holes and surrounding metal had been distorted causing cracks in the surface paint and general unsightliness

Couldn't figure it out until I realised that the most likely cause is over-tightening of the nuts onto the bolts - probably through use of a power tool where none is needed. The units only came off a few years ago when the bumper was removed and refitted. Not much care shown there aarrgh.

Ah well, a good dose of Waxoyl was given before putting the units back and I'll get them looked at for straightening when I have the bonnet resprayed later this year.

And yes, I know R40 is dirty, and really don't need that fact pointing out

Mike

GreyGhost · 14th January 2007, 18:16

Looks like whoever fitted those was concerned they might fly off at speed. Bloomin moron if you ask me. Were both the gaskets split?

Mike · 14th January 2007, 18:18

Yes both had splits- here's a pic of one. Not fully split but 75% around the join.

Mike · 14th January 2007, 18:20

Let's hope they were the cause. Lots of water in the well but no damp carpet or side trims at all so can't see the problem being anything else.

Ken · 14th January 2007, 18:21

Mike

If you are having those lights and the battery I want the wheels, whose car is it anyway? Its filthy!

GreyGhost · 14th January 2007, 18:22

Same as mine, I peeled the join apart and glued back together with clear silicone and just for good measure squeezed a dot onto the metalwork where the join is seated.
I'ts amazing just how much water will pass just one let alone both.

Simon · 14th January 2007, 18:26

I remember when I found the gasket had split on mine... Wheel well wasn't too bad but it took two days to dry the boot carpet out!

Christopher · 14th January 2007, 18:31

Gosh, Mike - not sure anyone has told you this but ... isn't R40 dirty!! :SHOCKED:

Ken · 14th January 2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

Gosh, Mike - not sure anyone has told you this but ... isn't R40 dirty!! :SHOCKED:

He ignored me so lets see if he ignores you as well :lol:

Mike · 14th January 2007, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

He ignored me so lets see if he ignores you as well :lol:

Not true

I was outside cleaning the car lol

14th January 2007, 18:08	#1
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Just how useless Dealers can be......... Water in the boot wheel well meant that today was spent removing the lamp clusters, cleaning up the surfaces and resealing the lamp unit seals. When I removed each unit I discovered that some of the bolt holes and surrounding metal had been distorted causing cracks in the surface paint and general unsightliness Couldn't figure it out until I realised that the most likely cause is over-tightening of the nuts onto the bolts - probably through use of a power tool where none is needed. The units only came off a few years ago when the bumper was removed and refitted. Not much care shown there aarrgh. Ah well, a good dose of Waxoyl was given before putting the units back and I'll get them looked at for straightening when I have the bonnet resprayed later this year. And yes, I know R40 is dirty, and really don't need that fact pointing out Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th January 2007, 18:18	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Yes both had splits- here's a pic of one. Not fully split but 75% around the join. __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th January 2007, 18:20	#4
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Let's hope they were the cause. Lots of water in the well but no damp carpet or side trims at all so can't see the problem being anything else. __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th January 2007, 18:31	#8
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Gosh, Mike - not sure anyone has told you this but ... isn't R40 dirty!! :SHOCKED: __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

14th January 2007, 18:16	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Looks like whoever fitted those was concerned they might fly off at speed. Bloomin moron if you ask me. Were both the gaskets split?

14th January 2007, 18:21	#5
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Mike If you are having those lights and the battery I want the wheels, whose car is it anyway? Its filthy!

14th January 2007, 18:22	#6
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Same as mine, I peeled the join apart and glued back together with clear silicone and just for good measure squeezed a dot onto the metalwork where the join is seated. I'ts amazing just how much water will pass just one let alone both.

14th January 2007, 18:26	#7
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I remember when I found the gasket had split on mine... Wheel well wasn't too bad but it took two days to dry the boot carpet out!