Avondale front panels

[Ian_5040577]

Hi,

Had our March 2005 Avondale Argente 624 in for it's first service and was told that I had two small cracks in the front panel which will need replacing. The service manager told me Avondale's panel suppliers have a design problem with the moulds they used on the front and rear panels. I dont have a problem with the rear as yet but I do have these two stress cracks in the front. Anyone had this job done yet and what is the final result and time scale for the repair.

Thanks in advance.

Ian

 

[KentMike]

Hi,

Just had a replacement for the front on our avondale 480/2 2004 model. - Apart from our dealer rather mucking the logistics up - the job took about 1 week (or rather they had it for a week - i think the actual repair took about 3 - 4 days).

Job was done very well - and can't see the repair - apart from the front lockers door now seems a bit proud - will get them to look at that next service (as we didn't see the job as they dropped it off to off).

BTW - Our dealer says that the cracks don't repair - they had the panels makers in to show them how to do it - and the crack reopened before the van left the workshop. - So keep an eye on the back pannel before the warranty runs out (interestingly our back pannel is also fine).