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Post by chris71 on Jun 5, 2017 18:29:16 GMT
Hi
Wanting to get a good look inside the sills and need something like the above title and very unlikely that I'd need such a tool again.
But when having a look on eBay I came across the Android Endoscope.
Has anyone ever bought one of these and if so, any good ?
Thanks
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Post by Fizbne on Jun 6, 2017 8:06:57 GMT
Used my mate's £7 eBay China special one. It gives a good enough idea of the condition of the sill, however it's not the best. Still better than nothing though  |
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Post by chris71 on Jun 6, 2017 15:57:45 GMT
If it does the job that all I need so I've pushed the boat out and got myself one for £9 !
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Post by rustywheels on Jun 6, 2017 18:03:18 GMT
I have one and works quite well. Biggest issue is that they twist when inserting so a thicker one is better (girth is everything!). Watch the software though when you do the installation as often they ask for access to stuff on your phone they shouldn't, so disable anything inappropriate
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Post by Fizbne on Jun 7, 2017 7:44:40 GMT
If it does the job that all I need so I've pushed the boat out and got myself one for £9 ! Oh check you, reet posh! |
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Post by chris71 on Jun 7, 2017 9:04:13 GMT
Oh check you, reet posh!
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Yeah, eye's proper posh me !
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Borescope
Jun 13, 2017 19:05:06 GMT
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Post by chris71 on Jun 13, 2017 19:05:06 GMT
Have had the endoscope delivered. Have been checking down the sink,radiators and the normal crap you do with a new toy.
Then the penny dropped.
How do I get access to the inside of the sills on a MK1 ?
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Post by minty on Jun 14, 2017 10:36:40 GMT
I think you need to remove your kick plates and pull back the carpet just inside the door.
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Post by Meerkat on Jun 14, 2017 10:49:58 GMT
Front sills: As Minty says above.
Rear sills: Remove the plastic trim on the seatbelt turrets, behind this is an inspection hole where you can access the inside of the sill. There are three layers inside, but but it's quite easy to see them all through the inspection hole, and you can then just poke the borescope down into each layer to check for corrosion.
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Borescope
Jun 14, 2017 11:24:43 GMT
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Post by Horney on Jun 14, 2017 11:24:43 GMT
There's a bung in the rear arches as well I think.
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Borescope
Jun 14, 2017 11:25:06 GMT
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Post by Horney on Jun 14, 2017 11:25:06 GMT
Can you record it? If so post up the videos.
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Post by Meerkat on Jun 14, 2017 16:24:02 GMT
I did a video on my channel a while back about it. Just skip past all my waffling!
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Borescope
Jun 14, 2017 19:24:36 GMT
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Post by chris71 on Jun 14, 2017 19:24:36 GMT
Thank you for all the information, and Mr Meerkat the info you've given isn't waffle at all.
Got a day off tomorrow and will get in there and have a good look. Will try and do video.
Thanks again.
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Post by chris71 on Jun 15, 2017 20:38:58 GMT
Been getting into the nocks and crannies of the sills The 1st two videos are of the rear sill area. 1st is the outer skin and the 2nd is the inner. Condition on both sides was pretty much the same 3rd and 4th are NS and OFF side respectively. Did have a 5th video of up my nose but not sure if you'd want to see that. Have also included some still pictures. From what I can see doesn't look that bad but does need some treatment. Look forward to your opinions and thoughts. flic.kr/p/VyxZuJ flic.kr/p/UzGvm4 flic.kr/p/VyxWcw flic.kr/p/VPhSDn flic.kr/p/VBQgfaflic.kr/p/VPiQf2 flic.kr/p/VKLy5C1st picture, not sure what that is, just hope its dead. 2nd picture is what looks like rust but is directly under the 3rd picture |
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Post by Meerkat on Jun 16, 2017 9:43:08 GMT
That doesn't look bad at all to be honest. A few patches of rust but it doesn't seem widespread. I find the borescope often makes things look worse than they are, because you don't have any sense of scale. A small patch of rust can look like a huge expanse of it through the scope.
I'd say some rust-curing treatment followed by a coat of cavity wax should stop that getting any worse
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le sigh