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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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I don't think it looks that bad. What do you think?

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Doesn't look bad. Paint or spray some rust inhibitor in there to stop it cold and keep it from forming again.
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If it were mine, it would warrant further investigation. You could be looking at the tip of the iceburg.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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If it were mine, it would warrant further investigation. You could be looking at the tip of the iceburg.

Sure I agree there 100% I was just saying that rust is not severe enough to need major repair.
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This one isn't too bad - How are the other three mounts that are under cover? I had one that was about like this - bad news was it was the best one. I would also be sure to check the rocker channels (get under the car with a good light and look above the frame) as well as the windshield posts (pull all of the covers off around the frame on the inside of your car.
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How and where else should I look? That is the only spot of rust I have found on the whole car, frame included.
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Have you pulled the covers in front of the rear wheels as well as the other front cover? Also, as I mentioned check the rocker channel - under the car over the frame the bird cage goes the entire length under the doors. Hard to see but use a strong light and a screwdriver and you can see/feel around. The other major trouble spot is around the windshield - pull off the header and the side piller mouldings and you will be able to check most of it. Also at the base of the windshield pillers check where the piller meets the body - you can see a small amount with the door open.

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Pull the bolt out of the #2 and see what the metal looks like under the rubber, thats what is going to tell the tale
Might look like mine did.

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or it could be even worse like mine

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Looks like #2 mount, so you can get a wire wheel on a drill in there to remove it. THEN you can determine the extent & depth of the rust.
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Originally Posted by James B
I don't think it looks that bad. What do you think?



Typical.

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Originally Posted by James B
I don't think it looks that bad. What do you think?

My #2 mounts were about the same as yours not to bad, but my #4 mount top side that fastens to the body both sides were rusted that I had to replace them. lol
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Poke it with a screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by Edzred72
Looks like #2 mount, so you can get a wire wheel on a drill in there to remove it. THEN you can determine the extent & depth of the rust.
Eddie


Clean it up and you will find out if it is surface rust or worse...

Good Luck!!!
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