TRANSIT CONNECT SILL PART 1

Rotted sill on a ford transit connect gets repaired with a new panel. stay tuned for part 2. rocker sill fix

[@simonreeves2017]

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!

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Well maintained and lovingly cared for van tidy condition throughout

[@pestguard1]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

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

[@jaggass]

I think the r in Ford stands for rust.

[@balajirao8426]

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

[@ARCHALTON69]

Top job

[@colfuller3625]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

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

[@Boatlife1964]

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

[@dairocknroll]

What people will do for view's on KZbin!!!!

[@paulph12002]

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.

[@D1GDUG]

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.

[@AtypicalWorkshop]

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 :)

[@offbeatwarble]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thanks

[@Davidnumber23]

its England mate, even the people are rusty

[@darrencook3827]

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!

[@jaggass]

Lack of drain holes and salted roads does this.

[@isaachunt5799]

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

[@PaulinhoThompson]

I found this strangely therapeutic :D :D

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks paul. just uploading part 2

[@bravo2nil]

Cracking job dude .

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thanks

[@paulhill196]

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

[@HodgePigChannel]

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.

[@martinwarner1178]

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

[@adeh503]

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

[@ROGUESPIRIT_]

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

[@D1GDUG]

not really

[@rowanlewisuk]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

rowanlewisuk it's me specific :)

[@yettsoman4364]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

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

[@Davidnumber23]

just the job

[@kartajkartajwalid9499]

Thanks for your workshop

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

Good work mate looks great 👍🏽

[@chriscooper4071]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Chris Cooper hi I'm from the Rhondda.

[@bernieoldham7580]

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

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Rubber bungs

[@craigthomas3418]

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]

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

[@craigthomas3418]

No problem m8 cheers for getting back to me 👍

[@jaggass]

Is this van still on the road?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Got sold Not long after this.

[@blakes7460]

Very clever man 😀

[@ih8hertz1]

I don't have anywhere near that much sill left

[@edi8656]

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

[@GRIBBO-77]

Neat job.

[@megapixal1]

where did u get the new sills from please

[@Sparkplugsteve]

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]

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