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Tip on how to fix rusted through body mounts?
25 Jun 2025 08:25 #261011
by Motacilla
Replied by Motacilla on topic Tip on how to fix rusted through body mounts?
I wonder if @TrondK has been here lately.
The build threads covering several years and many repair processes that @yakuza has posted are also useful references for Gen3 rust repair, if you haven't seen those already.
I am now marking my calendar for doing these repairs on my Gen4, it appears that around 2042 or so I should expect to have some rust to deal with.
The build threads covering several years and many repair processes that @yakuza has posted are also useful references for Gen3 rust repair, if you haven't seen those already.
I am now marking my calendar for doing these repairs on my Gen4, it appears that around 2042 or so I should expect to have some rust to deal with.
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25 Jun 2025 11:12 #261017
by Motacilla
I have Dinitrol'd the hell out of it, so fingers crossed I suppose. I will report status to the forum here in late 2041.
Looking forward to your threads on your repairs. I think that kind of reportage is extremely helpful to have here on the forum.
Replied by Motacilla on topic Tip on how to fix rusted through body mounts?
Well as long as you seal your Gen 4 properly you shouldn't ever have any rust issues really.
I have Dinitrol'd the hell out of it, so fingers crossed I suppose. I will report status to the forum here in late 2041.
Looking forward to your threads on your repairs. I think that kind of reportage is extremely helpful to have here on the forum.
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25 Jun 2025 14:51 - 25 Jun 2025 15:02 #261025
by kenndo
Replied by kenndo on topic Tip on how to fix rusted through body mounts?
Decided to go with my initial approach which worked surprisingly smoothly.
Stacked 3 pallets in front of the rear of the car and then added some timber to get a platform that was level with the tow bar attachment. That way I could place the jack onto the tow bar whilst applying pressure and essentially prized apart the frame from chassis. Anyway here are few pics of current status.
Stacked 3 pallets in front of the rear of the car and then added some timber to get a platform that was level with the tow bar attachment. That way I could place the jack onto the tow bar whilst applying pressure and essentially prized apart the frame from chassis. Anyway here are few pics of current status.
Last edit: 25 Jun 2025 15:02 by kenndo.
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