Colin747 Posted April 6, 2017 Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Had a look under my Z (2003 ~100k) when it was getting aligned and there seems to be quite a bit of rust. It looks quite bad to me but would like a more informed opinion rather than paranoia. Edited April 7, 2017 by Colin747 Quote
coldel Posted April 6, 2017 Posted April 6, 2017 The W brace on the last photo isnt a problem, that can be swapped out, however the rest doesn't look particularly good - I am sure some others more knowledgable can chip in shortly... Quote
m4nn13 Posted April 6, 2017 Posted April 6, 2017 As above I know you can swap the w brace and there's quite a few available to choose from but not too sure about the rest, I'm sure someone will advise shortly. Quote
colesl4w Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Hi Colin, That looks like any other Z at that age - it's all surface rust. I would recommend undersealing it. Wax oil under seal has rust inhibitors. The brace bar needs replaced as it is rotten. Edited April 7, 2017 by colesl4w Quote
RobPhoboS Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, you could take most of that stuff off and inspect it properly. Replace with better parts from the breakers, or new if needs be. I prefer POR15 rather than Waxoil but anything like that will be better than leaving it alone. Worth using some of the Bilt Hamber products for rust removal too. Quote
m4nn13 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I need to get mine up on a ramp at some point and have a good look - theres a valeting place next to my work who do undersealing so i'll get them to do it no matter how good / bad it is Quote
Colin747 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Posted April 7, 2017 If you wouldn't mind sticking some photo's up if you get the chance of before and after that would be much appreciated. I'm trying to contact places in a panic about getting it sorted, hate rust with an absolute passion. Quote
horus1970 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I've just been taking cats off mine and noticed lots of surface rust underneath, guna get to work o. It this summer, get it up on axle stands and get bizzy with the wire wheel, Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Just as a point of note it's also worth checking behind the wing mirror housings for rot. Quote
Jay84 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Just as a point of note it's also worth checking behind the wing mirror housings for rot. Rear arches too. Its a pain of you can't under easily. I wire brushed under mine a week ago and undersealed it. Quote
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