Keep an eye on it. Mercedes-Benz had a water trap engineered in the upper rear damper mount bracket. They rusted like hell.Found pools of water in the front steering guard sides - with the way it's formed it's hard to see a way for it to drain:
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But impressed with the way the rear edge has been lipped over - seems to be a lot stronger than I thought from initial viewing.
can you clarify out of spec in regards to your transfer box please and thanks for the updateHi all,
Yesterday I had a 90 minute call with Tom Johnson and Steve Graham of Ineos. Re these clips, I was told that a number of clips and hoses were wrong or missing and needed to be rectified, also my car needs a new Transfer Box as mine is out of spec.
Updates to the computer system are looking like August and it is possible that it will be in two instalments and at dealer location only.
Steve was not aware that the oil level check that is performed by the computer fait to complete its cycle to give a reading.
Steve has been with Ineos for five years and he has been the driving force behind the availability of workshop manuals etc to us all. They are with all the dealers and in the not too distant future will be made available to all, however it will be on a pay per view format with probably a 7 day access as the shortest time period. Parts and spares will be available only through dealers in the first two years.
13 pin plug modifications are being examined by Ineos but not in the near future, (I have already replaced mine).
Ineos have notified DVLA of all the vehicles that were incorrectly as Fieldmaster or Trialmaster Delay is with DVLA now for replacement V5.
As regards to my car, when all is ready, it will go in and every thing required will be done in one go. ( that may take some time)!
My main thoughts after this lengthy call are that these guys are are very supportive of us "early adopters" as they call us, guinea pigs is what I called us! Ineos will solve the problems on the early vehicles and delivery systems as a priority because they know that we are the best supporters and advertisers they have and it is the right thing to do. Jim Ratcliffe is of the same opinion and is aware of the situation.
I love driving and using my Trialmaster and am confident now, that it will be brought up to the spec it should have been at delivery and in the near future.
Apparently the gear tolerances are a couple of thou out on the early builds. These vehicles are still working fine but those identified will have them changed in the near future. I do not know how many there are, my vin ends 0698. A schedule will be prepared in near future. I just wanted mine done all at once.can you clarify out of spec in regards to your transfer box please and thanks for the update
Steve Graham told me, I was unaware. They are fine to use as they are but will be changed as a precaution / recall is my understanding.sounds ominous for me as my last 3 are 848 did they tell you this or had you raised concerns?
Thanks for posting this hugely constructive post - exactly what we wanted to hear.Hi all,
Yesterday I had a 90 minute call with Tom Johnson and Steve Graham of Ineos. Re these clips, I was told that a number of clips and hoses were wrong or missing and needed to be rectified, also my car needs a new Transfer Box as mine is out of spec.
Updates to the computer system are looking like August and it is possible that it will be in two instalments and at dealer location only.
Steve was not aware that the oil level check that is performed by the computer fait to complete its cycle to give a reading.
Steve has been with Ineos for five years and he has been the driving force behind the availability of workshop manuals etc to us all. They are with all the dealers and in the not too distant future will be made available to all, however it will be on a pay per view format with probably a 7 day access as the shortest time period. Parts and spares will be available only through dealers in the first two years.
13 pin plug modifications are being examined by Ineos but not in the near future, (I have already replaced mine).
Ineos have notified DVLA of all the vehicles that were incorrectly as Fieldmaster or Trialmaster Delay is with DVLA now for replacement V5.
As regards to my car, when all is ready, it will go in and every thing required will be done in one go. ( that may take some time)!
My main thoughts after this lengthy call are that these guys are are very supportive of us "early adopters" as they call us, guinea pigs is what I called us! Ineos will solve the problems on the early vehicles and delivery systems as a priority because they know that we are the best supporters and advertisers they have and it is the right thing to do. Jim Ratcliffe is of the same opinion and is aware of the situation.
I love driving and using my Trialmaster and am confident now, that it will be brought up to the spec it should have been at delivery and in the near future.
Well, I don't agree. The Grenadier was the "baby" of Jim Ratcliffe. It would be nice if he would tell us something reassuring!Not Jim Ratcliffe. He has top many "jobs" to take care....
Is it your job to discredit Ineos?And what does Lynn Calder do? Is it not her task to get things right? She's not very present nor communcative, isn't she? I would expect her to talk to customers, getting faith back again, telling how they will get the processes right. Not Jim Ratcliffe. He has top many "jobs" to take care....
AWo
There is no need for AWo to discredit IA. They are taking care of this.Is it your job to discredit Ineos?
100% agree.Do we get heads of companies constantly giving "feel good" interviews every 2 months? Of course not, I think we need to face reality, Ineos are selling the product, they are aware of some problems (as per the recent survey) and these will be addressed on new builds and for those fortunate to own a vehicle, will be fixed on the software recall.
I am personally fed up of those who are always trying to find fault and publicise it. If you don't like the product shut the F*** Up and go away.
@DaveB you speak my heart.100% agree.
Some people are so annoyingly negative you would have to hope you never get stuck with them at a BBQ or dinner table.
OTOH some people are overwhelmingly and nauseatingly positive you feel compelled to drink ale with them immediately.100% agree.
Some people are so annoyingly negative you would have to hope you never get stuck with them at a BBQ or dinner table.