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Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

doncarlyon
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19 Oct 2011 14:22 #24030 by doncarlyon

Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

Errrm oh dear!

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20 Oct 2011 08:33 - 20 Oct 2011 08:35 #24085 by Gromit

Replied by Gromit on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

My old red S reg was a rot box in the boot but the 51 plate seems to be ok. It has a 2" bodylift which is handy as it's easier to get to the underside of the bodywork & the top of the fuel tank with Waxoyl.

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doncarlyon
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20 Oct 2011 08:59 #24087 by doncarlyon

Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

Mines a 2001 Y reg and i have a few holes in the rear floor. Will be getting patched up for the MOT and some form of waxoyl / protection aswell.

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24 Oct 2011 17:17 #24345 by mcjimny

Replied by mcjimny on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

As a heads up to others, i had my seats down the other day and noticed a scab of rust just infront of each seatbelt bolt under the rear seats. Its just surface at the moment and about 2" but i'll be treating it and painting asap!.

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24 Oct 2011 17:38 #24348 by adamatdraycott

Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

I have the same on an 04... although a much smaller patch... maybe the size of a 10p

I think this maybe caused by condensation running down the back of the trim... as one day i noticed a lot of condensation, and a while later the floor felt damp. Is this feasible?

I treated it a couple of months ago, no sign of it returning

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24 Oct 2011 18:20 #24364 by mcjimny

Replied by mcjimny on topic Re: Is serious rust a problem with early models yet ?

Could easily be the cause, i'll be having a good look underneath too as its a future mot failure if left untreated as its near the seatbelt mounts

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