I know this has been gone over so many times through the years (apparently) but as we are reasonably new members, I wanted to ask a question regarding the dreaded scuttle issue as I can't seem to find the answer on previous threads discussing the issue. We have a 22 plate Ducato based Burstner. The scuttle sits away from the centre of the screen by a good few mm's along a 6 inch section (sorry to mix measurements!). The ends don't seam to sit flush to the vehicle either. I'm sure I saw in a previous thread that Fiat have never addressed the issue but Peugeot did (am I right in thinking the Boxer is in effect the same vehicle?). Some questions in relation to this:
1) Should the ends of the scuttle sit flush to the glass or are they designed to sit away?
2) If Peugeot did fix the issue (I'm referring to water ingress into the engine compartment, not poor draining from the drain holes), could I just purchase a a Boxer scuttle and replace my Fiat one?
As an aside, the vehicle was in at my local Fiat dealer this week for a recall (apparently there are issues with AdBlue leaks). I specifically asked about the scuttle leaking water into the engine bay. You won't be surprised to hear that it's 'not a warranty issue'. I had two technicians speak to me about it. One said it was designed that way....which I guess is technically true.
The other said that the material deforms over time due to the heat from the engine. He appeared bemused when I pointed out the vehicle only has 2,200 miles on it!
I'm really not in the mood to get into a back and forth with the dealer on this so it looks like I will have to pay to have it professionally sealed with some mastic type material. I've been quoted £150 as a call out rate by a local company specialising in applying sealant (buildings, not vehicles....but what could go wrong!). I briefly considered applying my own but every time I walk into our shower at home I'm reminded of my last sealant job. Let's just say that the countless hours watching YouTube videos on how to apply sealant perfectly were a waste of good pub time!
1) Should the ends of the scuttle sit flush to the glass or are they designed to sit away?
2) If Peugeot did fix the issue (I'm referring to water ingress into the engine compartment, not poor draining from the drain holes), could I just purchase a a Boxer scuttle and replace my Fiat one?
As an aside, the vehicle was in at my local Fiat dealer this week for a recall (apparently there are issues with AdBlue leaks). I specifically asked about the scuttle leaking water into the engine bay. You won't be surprised to hear that it's 'not a warranty issue'. I had two technicians speak to me about it. One said it was designed that way....which I guess is technically true.
The other said that the material deforms over time due to the heat from the engine. He appeared bemused when I pointed out the vehicle only has 2,200 miles on it!I'm really not in the mood to get into a back and forth with the dealer on this so it looks like I will have to pay to have it professionally sealed with some mastic type material. I've been quoted £150 as a call out rate by a local company specialising in applying sealant (buildings, not vehicles....but what could go wrong!). I briefly considered applying my own but every time I walk into our shower at home I'm reminded of my last sealant job. Let's just say that the countless hours watching YouTube videos on how to apply sealant perfectly were a waste of good pub time!
