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Rear crossmember and outrigger rot

Safety or reliability risk. Fix promptly.

Symptoms

Holes or flaking in the rear crossmember and outriggers, MOT failure.

Likely cause

Water and mud collect in the crossmember and outriggers.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Replace the rear crossmember

    Fit a galvanised replacement crossmember.

    Difficulty:
    Specialist job
    Cost:
    ££ (About £50 to £300)
  2. 2

    Repair outriggers

    Cut out and weld in new outriggers.

    Difficulty:
    Specialist job
    Cost:
    ££ (About £50 to £300)
  3. 3

    Fit a galvanised chassis

    For badly rotten chassis, a new galvanised chassis is best.

    Difficulty:
    Specialist job
    Cost:
    £££ (Over about £300)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

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