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Offline Big G

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Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« on: January 15, 2008, 17:41:42 »
Last year I was able to wash off the chassis and liberally coat it with waxoyl but as soon as the spring comes I want to do a more thorough job. My 300tdi is ok at the moment but I want to keep it that way.

What I`m asking is what is the best procedure for protecting inside the structure of the Bulkhead and chassis ?  I have seen a picture of one guys bulkhead who had holes drilled and grommets fitted just under the corners of his windscreen to apparently enable the regular application of rust killer etc.

So lads ...... whats the best way of rustproofing the chassis and bulkhead on the inside ?

All constructive views appreciated ..........  :kiss:

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Re: Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 17:47:39 »
Pressure wash the bulkhead as much as possible.
Remove the top screw from door hinges & squirt in waxoyl  :P
Chassis is the same...pressure wash & re wash until the water runs clear then squirt in waxoyl through all drain holes & front dumb irons.
Enjoy... :lol:
Did everyone see that?  Because I will NOT be doing it again!

 

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Re: Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 19:00:15 »
If you want to make a good job of waxoiling the inside of the chassis & bulkhead, you'll need a compressor powered injection gun with extension tube. Something like THIS
Do it on a warm day & pre-warm the wax so it will flow well into all those nooks & crannies.
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Re: Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 17:45:18 »
L90 and Defender ...............

Thanks for the tips guys ............ Appreciated ........... :clap:

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Re: Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 23:42:01 »
I really wish I'd waxoiled my bulkhead when I bought my motor about four years ago:



I've just had to replace the whole thing as the rot was that bad.  :roll:
Needless to say, it's had a good blasting with the injection gun before the new one went on.

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Re: Rust prevention ..Bulkhead/Chasis ?
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2008, 18:39:09 »

Defender,

Yep thats scary mate.

Will be going mad squirting waxoyle as soon as its warm enough ....  :rolleyes:

 






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