RUST! 1997 T4

[The Oldfella]

My sister (91 years old.) and her daughter, purchased the VW a few months ago, and discovered shortly afterwards, lots of rust, and quite a few holes. The left it with a welding shop, and after 6 weeks, discovered nothing had been done, so the question is, does anyone in the Skegness area, know of a reliable welder, mobile, or otherwise, who might take on the job. Any help, greatly appreciated.

 

[lightning]

A VW what?
Van, car, camper? lf it's a "classic" i.e very old, then you probably need to look at a car restoration company as many garages won't do "corrosion damage" on classic vehicles.

 

[dubber36]

Even the earliest T6's will still by under the anti-corrosion warranty. I'd be off to the dealers first off.

 

[The Oldfella]

A VW what?
Van, car, camper? lf it's a "classic" i.e very old, then you probably need to look at a car restoration company as many garages won't do "corrosion damage" on classic vehicles.

Sorry, I should have stated, its a camper.

 

[The Oldfella]

I should have also stated its a T4 1997. Please excuse my ramblings, as I am 81 years old!.

 

[StueyStuey]

I should have also stated its a T4 1997. Please excuse my ramblings, as I am 81 years old!.

This forum is probably a better place for this question

www.vwt4forum.co.uk

 

[lightning]

I would be tempted to try and find a specialist in VW repair if possible.
lt depends on whether you want a proper repair or just patching up for another 12 months MOT

 

[DXX]

I should have also stated its a T4 1997. Please excuse my ramblings, as I am 81 years old!.

Rust comes as standard with that model, it’s a labour of love.

 

[Rg_]

Even the earliest T6's will still by under the anti-corrosion warranty. I'd be off to the dealers first off.

I've not heard of this? What does it involve? I've got a mark near the bottom of where the sliding door goes which I'm worried may rust.

 

[Ads_Essex]

I've not heard of this? What does it involve? I've got a mark near the bottom of where the sliding door goes which I'm worried may rust.

This?

Rust Caused By Poor Weld On Sliding Door

Hi all I’ve found a rust “line” where the sliding door closes and meets with the main body. looking into it and it appears to be a weld spot protruding on the door which rubs the main body and has been happening over time. took it to Vw as the issue is an issue with the manufacturing of the...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Doulsy]

I should have also stated its a T4 1997. Please excuse my ramblings, as I am 81 years old!.

i work, doing bodywork and spraypainting, got rid of my t4, every year i was doing restoration work, its just too much, mine was 26 year old when i sold it, t6's wont last that long, thats a fact