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Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:56 pm
by mustard
i just had a thought how would you ensure it don't happen to your car? i recommend get rid of any surface rust, then zinc primer it and give it a coat of paint ie hammerite then waxyol it but ensure your brake components are covered up before you do it. i will probably be stripping and hammeriting mine in the spring so will upload pictures when i do it.
Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:31 pm
by f2evo chris
What is the reason why it carnt be welded?
Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:09 pm
by mustard
How many jobs that had to be done were we have cuts, bruises and skin go missing ??? but it is always worth it as you know the job has been done properly, you won't have to do it again and will it last for years. top job mate
Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:12 pm
by Gadget
Generation 3 subframes aren't much better.
Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:10 am
by coupecrazyman
Cheers RIk, you've inspired me to have a crack at it and see what mot guy has to say about it in a few months..top job, it looks like you've caught it in time
Re: Rear subframe rust woes.
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:50 am
by coupecrazyman
One thing.. If you need to jack the car up from the rear crossmember be sure to spread the load as much as possible with a piece of 2x2 as jacking from a small contact area is asking for trouble ...if just jackin one wheel my fave place is the smallish area at swinging arm mount again with 2x2 to spread the load..
With my next crossmember I'm going to fill with hot wax oil and turps mix , seal all cavities and give a good slosh around, drain any excess,, wire brush exterior,, kurust,,Hammerite , then wax oil , refitting will be a doddle as the hard work is removing it,, patience is the key to not mashing it up.