All TD5 owners
Just had to replace the rear o/s central locking unit, as part of this you need to remove the Window Frame. My 2000 TD5 is in fairly good condition with just a couple of spots of surface rust that i have treated.
When I took the window frame out I was amazed to see that the piece of metal that holds the rear quarter light in was virtually rusted through (This is at the bottom of the window and down inside the door).
Gave it a good rust treatment, and then hamerited., hopefully this will slow down the decay. Will need to check the n/s next weekend.
Looking at the design I guess the first you would know of the failure would be the quarter light glass dropping down inside the door.
Just had to replace the rear o/s central locking unit, as part of this you need to remove the Window Frame. My 2000 TD5 is in fairly good condition with just a couple of spots of surface rust that i have treated.
When I took the window frame out I was amazed to see that the piece of metal that holds the rear quarter light in was virtually rusted through (This is at the bottom of the window and down inside the door).
Gave it a good rust treatment, and then hamerited., hopefully this will slow down the decay. Will need to check the n/s next weekend.
Looking at the design I guess the first you would know of the failure would be the quarter light glass dropping down inside the door.
