Rust issue....
#1
Rust issue....
Have any of you guys experienced this much rot/rust near/on the passenger side sub-frame where the sway bar connects to the chassis? I feel it could be unsafe. its due to the sunroof drain which located right above, as pointed out. Is this a straight forward replacement,as I'm also replacing my tranny so the first sub frame would have to come out anyways...
Is it still intact? i.e safe if i just remove the rust off or replacement is required?
How can we extend the drain so that it doesn't pour onto the sub frame?
thoughts,comments,concerns welcome.
Is it still intact? i.e safe if i just remove the rust off or replacement is required?
How can we extend the drain so that it doesn't pour onto the sub frame?
thoughts,comments,concerns welcome.
#2
Drifting
Have any of you guys experienced this much rot/rust near/on the passenger side sub-frame where the sway bar connects to the chassis? I feel it could be unsafe. its due to the sunroof drain which located right above, as pointed out. Is this a straight forward replacement,as I'm also replacing my tranny so the first sub frame would have to come out anyways...
Is it still intact? i.e safe if i just remove the rust off or replacement is required?
How can we extend the drain so that it doesn't pour onto the sub frame?
thoughts,comments,concerns welcome.
Is it still intact? i.e safe if i just remove the rust off or replacement is required?
How can we extend the drain so that it doesn't pour onto the sub frame?
thoughts,comments,concerns welcome.
You can extend the tube by using a tube connector. A pic is below. Just push the extender in half way on the old piece and connect it to the new piece. Make it long as you like.
Last edited by 01acls; 04-26-2015 at 02:23 AM.
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#4
If you want to take the rust prevention a step further, try a rust conversion like Rust Mort, Por 15 paint or products by Eastwood. For example, rust mort reacts with surface rust to create a paintable surface that does not rust further.
I have used a wire wheel down to metal, rust mort on areas that cant be hit with the wheel, then prime and paint.
Eastwood makes a great product for coating/converting the inside of your frame rails / hard to access areas:
Internal Frame Coating w/Spray Nozzle | Eastwood
I have used a wire wheel down to metal, rust mort on areas that cant be hit with the wheel, then prime and paint.
Eastwood makes a great product for coating/converting the inside of your frame rails / hard to access areas:
Internal Frame Coating w/Spray Nozzle | Eastwood
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Cord (04-26-2015)
#5
Drifting
If you want to take the rust prevention a step further, try a rust conversion like Rust Mort, Por 15 paint or products by Eastwood. For example, rust mort reacts with surface rust to create a paintable surface that does not rust further.
I have used a wire wheel down to metal, rust mort on areas that cant be hit with the wheel, then prime and paint.
Eastwood makes a great product for coating/converting the inside of your frame rails / hard to access areas:
Internal Frame Coating w/Spray Nozzle | Eastwood
I have used a wire wheel down to metal, rust mort on areas that cant be hit with the wheel, then prime and paint.
Eastwood makes a great product for coating/converting the inside of your frame rails / hard to access areas:
Internal Frame Coating w/Spray Nozzle | Eastwood
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Drifting
You can use it anywhere you want. It's not just for seams.
Us it to form a barrier on top of the new painted area. Make sure its dry, then brush on the seam sealer and finish it off with Transtar undercoating (spray can).
Us it to form a barrier on top of the new painted area. Make sure its dry, then brush on the seam sealer and finish it off with Transtar undercoating (spray can).
#10
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I was worried about this... but seems my PS fluid when it was leaking from the high pressure hose leaved an oily base on top of the subframe protecting it from the A/C water No signs of rust anywhere.
In any case I shall extend that hose so the water drips to the street directly, Thanks to this thread I remembered I was going to do that some years ago.
In any case I shall extend that hose so the water drips to the street directly, Thanks to this thread I remembered I was going to do that some years ago.
#11
Mr.Helpful Diagram
I was worried about this... but seems my PS fluid when it was leaking from the high pressure hose leaved an oily base on top of the subframe protecting it from the A/C water No signs of rust anywhere.
In any case I shall extend that hose so the water drips to the street directly, Thanks to this thread I remembered I was going to do that some years ago.
In any case I shall extend that hose so the water drips to the street directly, Thanks to this thread I remembered I was going to do that some years ago.
Oil leaks saved my subframe as well (234K) didn't bother cleaning it off after the repair, water just glides off.
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