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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by Ford Blitz on March 03, 2025, 12:24:14 PM »

Thanks heaps

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by craigb on March 01, 2025, 06:33:59 PM »

excuse my ignorance but where do I find the RFSV (modified) RPS to reference

The AFM Safety website (https://afmsafety.com.au) has RPS, Electrical Mechanical Engineering Instructions (repair manuals), Data Summaries, Technical Descriptions, etc. for all variants bar the SRV-SF and LRPV for free download. Here's the direct link for the RPS for the RFSV - https://afmsafety.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RPS-02290-LandRover-110-4x4-RFSV.pdf

The RFSV Repair Parts Scale has been published in book form too. https://www.amazon.com.au/Repair-Parts-Surveillance-Lightweight-Storage/dp/1925907244

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by Ford Blitz on March 01, 2025, 02:57:32 PM »

excuse my ignorance but where do I find the RFSV (modified) RPS to reference

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by craigb on March 01, 2025, 10:10:11 AM »

The previous owner of my RFSV chopped out the racking with an angle grinder, so all of the footman loops and the webbing are detached and are in the parts bin with the chopped racking pieces until I get around to rebuilding and reconstructing the racking.

If it was all still intact, I would have removed the webbing before treating the corrosion to make repainting easier. 

The correct rivets for the footman loops are listed in the RFSV (modified) RPS, but unless you're rivet-counting, I'd just use any stainless steel rivets which will fit. The originals were aluminium, but since the racking is steel, you'll have fewer dissimilar metals problems with stainless steel rivets.

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Australian "Perentie " 110 & 6x6 Vehicles / Re: Rear roll bar rattle - wedge it or remove it?

« Last post by Minikeg on February 28, 2025, 10:45:49 PM »

Neither are compliance items, they were added 5 years after the truck was made but i wouldnt remove the centre one.. Ive removed the rear one for a few years no issues. Its back on as it now holds my hard top on

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by Ford Blitz on February 28, 2025, 09:22:09 AM »

Thanks for the advice. did you have to remove any of the webbing to get at the surface around the racking?

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by craigb on February 27, 2025, 09:05:45 PM »

I have encountered the same issue with the bins and internal racking on my RFSV.

The interior of the bins are both having the same problem now too.

The best way I have tried is to scrape or gerni off as much of the paint as possible, then hit with straight white vinegar applied with a dustpan brush. Leave the vinegar to dry then wash the treated area well with plain water to neutralise the acid in the vinegar. This all gets rid of the powdery corrosion. 

Once dry, hit with cold gal spray paint straight over the area as an undercoat - I did two coats and allowed to dry before spraying with Protec Camouflage Green another two coats. I'll be doing the same with the interior of the bins relatively soon. I had to do the steel areas on the brushbar too for the same reason.

Able Industries did a terrible job when prepping the RFSV parts for galvanising or painting.

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Bodywork & Painting / white corrosion on tool boxes of RFSV

« Last post by Ford Blitz on February 27, 2025, 01:36:38 PM »

Due to what I can only assume is a lousy paint job done by defence I am dealing with a white powdery corrosion under the paint on the storage boxes in the back of my RFSV. I want to do a proper job on repair which will involve stripping the paint back and treating the corrosion. It will also involve the temporary removal of the webbing around the storage area. I am looking for any advice on the treatment and where I would source replacement rivets for the webbing.
Should I consider soda blasting the surface?
Any advice would be welcome

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Bodywork & Painting / Re: Anti-burst door latches won't lock

« Last post by RicardoTimithy on February 26, 2025, 05:43:00 AM »

It sounds like your Perentie 110?s anti-burst door latch is experiencing wear-related issues, affecting its ability to stay locked. Since cleaning and lubrication haven?t resolved the problem, internal wear or misalignment could be the culprit. A locksmith with experience in vehicle locks can inspect and diagnose the issue, ensuring proper function. The locking mechanism may have a weak or misaligned spring, or the latch components might need adjustment or replacement. Professional assistance can help restore reliable security and operation.

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Australian "Perentie " 110 & 6x6 Vehicles / Rear roll bar rattle - wedge it or remove it?

« Last post by ShootingPains on February 22, 2025, 03:52:28 PM »

I?m currently driving without a canopy (or canopy horizontal runners) and the unbraced rear roll bar rattles around a lot.  At best the rattle is irritating, but at worst the roll bar?s weight and height will cause enough pendulum leverage to crack the mounting point.

It seems to be secured using a single bolt threaded in to each mounting pipe which pushes against the roll bar pinning it against the other side of the mounting hole. Has anyone tried adding a wedge to stop the movement?  I?m thinking of using something like the wedge used to keep road signs in the hole.

The alternative is to just remove it. Am I right to think there?s just the single bolt on each mounting hole, or is there something else securing it?

Also, I?m assuming the rear roll bar isn?t a compliance requirement like the central roll bar??  Anyone know?

Steve