TRANSIT CONNECT SILL PART 1

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @simonreeves2017
    @simonreeves2017 4 роки тому +4

    I've had good service from all the Fords I have owned. But one thing they all had in common, was rust, rust and more rust. Come on Ford, up your game!

  • @paulhill196
    @paulhill196 2 роки тому

    I have owned 3 Transit connects I have not a problem with the sills the one have now ive owned for 4 years now I've looked at your video I will check the condition of my sills thanks for showing us the work needed to correct this fault all the best Paul

  • @offbeatwarble
    @offbeatwarble 6 років тому +4

    Proper job you're doing there, can't believe Ford still haven't sorted rust issues!

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 2 роки тому

    Good system Captain. Great tuition. Thanks for the video. Peace be unto you.

  • @bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24
    @bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 5 років тому +1

    Well maintained and lovingly cared for van tidy condition throughout

  • @paulph12002
    @paulph12002 5 років тому +3

    I'm not sure which was more rotten, the sandwiches and fruit left in the van or the sills themselves. And you did a great job of welding this van, which seems more than a dirty old shed like this deserves.

  • @bravo2nil
    @bravo2nil 6 років тому +2

    Cracking job dude .

  • @pestguard1
    @pestguard1 6 років тому +1

    I wish I had come to you to have mine done , garage made a right arse of replacing mine

    • @Sparkplugsteve
      @Sparkplugsteve  6 років тому

      That's a shame. You expect better from a garage.

  • @kartajkartajwalid9499
    @kartajkartajwalid9499 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your workshop

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 6 років тому +6

    I think the r in Ford stands for rust.

  • @darrencook3827
    @darrencook3827 4 місяці тому

    I have the same issue with my transit connect on both sides. What would I be looking at price wise to have this repaired, could you also tell me if this is a not failure, cheers love the videos btw!

  • @PaulinhoThompson
    @PaulinhoThompson 6 років тому +2

    I found this strangely therapeutic :D :D

  • @balajirao8426
    @balajirao8426 9 місяців тому

    Im late on this but is there a reason they rust out so much? is it a design issue?

  • @HodgePigChannel
    @HodgePigChannel 2 роки тому

    What tool did you use to clean up the inside of the inner sill like that? Its a bugger to get to with and grinder brushes or wheels.

  • @AtypicalWorkshop
    @AtypicalWorkshop 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Steve! Great series on the sills!! Couple questions for you - I have a small amount of rust on the sills of my connect - not anywhere near as bad as shown here. Would you suggest it's better to replace the sill entirely like you have than to start trying to weld on patches?
    Your welding machine looks similar to mine - is it a gasless mig? If so, what settings and wire are you using here?
    Cheers - a sub from me too :)

  • @bernieoldham7580
    @bernieoldham7580 4 роки тому

    the new cill had holes in it from factory ,did you fill holes in to stop spray water getting in

  • @CmwSpeedrunUk
    @CmwSpeedrunUk 5 років тому

    Good work mate looks great 👍🏽

  • @D1GDUG
    @D1GDUG 4 роки тому +2

    That inner sill should be fully seam welded, as it's a repair to an existing panel. Don't recommend anyone follows this as an example of a good repair.

  • @yettsoman4364
    @yettsoman4364 4 роки тому

    Good job Steve, wish you'd wear gloves though when grinding that rusty metal. That's a manky van!

    • @Sparkplugsteve
      @Sparkplugsteve  4 роки тому

      Thanks. I do like the feeling of burnt skin so I try to avoid gloves 😂

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 6 років тому +2

    Lack of drain holes and salted roads does this.

    • @isaachunt5799
      @isaachunt5799 4 роки тому

      NO FORD DOES THIS LOL
      we had 15 of these on my company and all rotted away in no time.
      all fords rust to dust in just a few years. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

  • @blakes7460
    @blakes7460 6 років тому

    Very clever man 😀

  • @ROGUESPIRIT_
    @ROGUESPIRIT_ 4 роки тому

    Is it fine to leave surface rust inside the sill but paint over it?

    • @D1GDUG
      @D1GDUG 4 роки тому

      not really

  • @adeh503
    @adeh503 Рік тому

    The only thing missing from that dashboard was a copy of the sun

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 4 роки тому

    Is this van still on the road?

  • @chriscooper4071
    @chriscooper4071 6 років тому

    Where you from you sound local too me need new sills on my Renault 19 and boot floor cutting out and re doing

  • @colfuller3625
    @colfuller3625 6 років тому

    Hi good vid that did you use a gas mig on the sill?

    • @Sparkplugsteve
      @Sparkplugsteve  6 років тому

      col fuller hi. Thanks. Yes I used a Clarke 135te gas mig welder. Thanks for watching.

  • @GRIBBO-77
    @GRIBBO-77 5 років тому

    Neat job.

  • @megapixal1
    @megapixal1 6 років тому

    where did u get the new sills from please

    • @Sparkplugsteve
      @Sparkplugsteve  6 років тому

      terry johnson hi Terry. From a local car parts shop. Was £59. But could only. Get a non side door one in swb. Thanks for watching.

    • @megapixal1
      @megapixal1 6 років тому

      that's what am after for short wheel base thank you

  • @craigthomas3418
    @craigthomas3418 5 років тому

    Hi m8 would you be interested in doing another connect on a 55 plate sills are in similar state is so how much would u want for the job m8 both sides?

    • @Sparkplugsteve
      @Sparkplugsteve  5 років тому

      Sorry I only do this as a hobby not as a job. This was a family member.

    • @craigthomas3418
      @craigthomas3418 5 років тому

      No problem m8 cheers for getting back to me 👍

  • @Davidnumber23
    @Davidnumber23 4 роки тому

    just the job

  • @rowanlewisuk
    @rowanlewisuk 6 років тому

    Never heard of butt welds, must be a Ford specific weld? 😁

  • @ih8hertz1
    @ih8hertz1 3 роки тому

    I don't have anywhere near that much sill left

    • @edi8656
      @edi8656 3 роки тому

      Same all rusted away. Replaced with flat bar job done 👍

  • @Boatlife1964
    @Boatlife1964 2 роки тому

    Definitely safer working outside the van….ewwww…toxic. 🤢

  • @dairocknroll
    @dairocknroll 6 років тому

    What people will do for view's on UA-cam!!!!

  • @ARCHALTON69
    @ARCHALTON69 4 роки тому

    Top job