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 Where are all the nice L322s? |
mercs600
 21st Dec 2019 7:30am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 7827 · Subject: Where are all the nice L322s? |
| For what was lurking under the plastic sill trims and what is visible on some photos on vehicles for sale on Ebay , a lot will end up being scrapped due to corrosion ! |
| Lower Front Trim Panels |
mercs600
20th Dec 2019 12:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1821 · Subject: Lower Front Trim Panels |
Thanks , I will replace with stainless when I eventually get them off  |
| Lower Front Trim Panels |
mercs600
20th Dec 2019 10:53am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1821 · Subject: Lower Front Trim Panels |
Thanks for that , Im sure there are 2 x screws at the top (that look very corroded !) , that needs to be undone. Trust it to be raining now  Will put it up on the wheel ramps and see if I can get a ... |
| Lower Front Trim Panels |
mercs600
20th Dec 2019 9:48am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1821 · Subject: Lower Front Trim Panels |
| Just had all the welding done on my vehicle (see my previous posts 'what lies beneath' for details) , gave permission for the welder to chop the side steps off as they were rotten , had a new replacem ... |
| CTEK MXS 5 On Offer With Amazon £57.96 |
mercs600
20th Dec 2019 9:38am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 4 · Views: 2656 · Subject: CTEK MXS 5 On Offer With Amazon £57.96 |
| I have one of these and it is not up to much when charging/maintaining 'beefy' batteries for diesels. I purchased the MX10 also and is better suited for our vehicles , use the MX5 on my SL. |
| What Lies Below - Continued |
mercs600
6th Dec 2019 8:18am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2838 · Subject: What Lies Below - Continued |
| Car is ready to collect today , total cost £1900 , Well impressed with the price and the workmanship Ordered a collection of primer , paint and lacquer for £32 off Ebay just to give it some winte ... |
| What Lies Below - Continued |
mercs600
5th Dec 2019 9:31am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2838 · Subject: What Lies Below - Continued |
Yes Rosco , @£2k for both sides without paint.  As to the quality of his work i'm glad I took it to him. Hopefully the price for early L322's will gradually start to go up as a lot disappe ... |
| What Lies Below - Continued |
mercs600
3rd Dec 2019 10:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2838 · Subject: What Lies Below - Continued |
| He is putting updates daily on his Facebook page. Unfortunately he doesn't do paint but he is rust killing , epoxy primer , schutz and waxoyl also with enough primer underneath to keep any moisture ou ... |
| What Lies Beneath ! |
mercs600
3rd Dec 2019 9:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2827 · Subject: What Lies Beneath ! |
| I have put a further update on another similar post with a link to the welder/fabricators Facebook page showing before and after pictures. Absolutely fantastic work , cannot praise or recommend him hi ... |
| What Lies Below - Continued |
mercs600
2nd Dec 2019 11:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2838 · Subject: What Lies Below - Continued |
| Well , as my previous post showing some of the corrosion under my TD6 I have added the welders Facebook page . He has put a lot of before and after photos of the work being done and to say it is fanta ... |
| Are there any "proper" body shops about anymore |
mercs600
28th Nov 2019 1:37pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1873 · Subject: Are there any "proper" body shops about anymore |
| No problem , he is replacing my sills and rear inner arches at the moment. Hes also from Cumbria I have attached some photos of what was underneath all the side trims on another thread ! |
| What Lies Beneath ! |
mercs600
28th Nov 2019 1:34pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2827 · Subject: What Lies Beneath ! |
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| Are there any "proper" body shops about anymore |
mercs600
27th Nov 2019 5:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1873 · Subject: Are there any "proper" body shops about anymore |
| Currently having my inner and outer sills and rear arches replaced by a welder in Beverley - comes highly recommended and excellent reviews on Facebook. He's not a 'paintman' though . Will give you hi ... |
| Inner and Outer Sills |
mercs600
18th Nov 2019 12:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 1079 · Subject: Inner and Outer Sills |
| Does anyone know where can I purchase a set of inner and outer replacement sills for my 2002 TD6 ? Would rather replace the panels as it would be cheaper than having new metal fabricated. |
| Failed MOT |
mercs600
16th Nov 2019 1:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 876 · Subject: Failed MOT |
| Well vehicle failed the MOT this morning for the old tin worm in both sills. Anyone had these replaced before and approx cost ? Had a chat to the MOT tester and his opinion is to have the work done d ... |
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