I have just found/realised (after washing my engine bay out) that the rear wheel arch is not sealed from the outside face and water can enter into the 'B' pillar joint (2 connecting bolts), is there any way that this can be sealed or is this not necessary?? I was thinking of expanding foam?????
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:38 am
Tim Rowe (1130)
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Re: Rear inner wheel arch sealing
If you fill that area up with foam, it would be a nightmare to get the bodywork off the chassis, if you ever needed to.
I'd say, don't spray water in there!
You could always make some covers, to blank the area off.
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Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:32 am
CamelotR
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Re: Rear inner wheel arch sealing
Expanding foam is not a good solution, as it traps water inside/under and will boost rusting. If You are afraid of rust, treat the area with a gentle layer of waxoil.
Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:29 pm
West
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Re: Rear inner wheel arch sealing
Mines Glassed In and seam sealed.
How Often will you want to remove the bodywork., When I will be removing mine again I will be cutting this area again and reglassing when finished.
West
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Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:02 pm
the other Tim
Re: Rear inner wheel arch sealing
Mine were glassed in and it was'nt difficult to part, i will glass them in again.
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