Tin Worm

[dr_mat 0]

So, anyone seen rust here before .. ? Driver's side front inner wheel arch.

 

Looks like it's just to the rear of the point where the brake hose and ABS sensor cables go through. Going to be well tricky to get to for welding though ..

[Tjninny 10]

Would be worth checking in engine bay as that looks to be close to battery tray - you probably know they also rust?

[dr_mat 0]

Yeah the battery tray is a well known one, but that's on the other side of the car.. :)

 

This is actually quite close to the bulkhead, the suspension turret sits a long way back in the engine bay.

[James. 9]

Never seen it there before. Almost looks like something has punched a hole through it !

 

Could be worse, could be the rear inner arches.

 

Shouldn't be too much of a headache though.

[sankysvr6 0]

The brake master cylinder lives above that. Could be that some has spilt brake fluid when filling, and never bothered cleaning it up.

 

Does look like its been pushed out from the engine bay from some reason.

 

Think its repairable with out to much hassle, but I'm no welder :-).

[dr_mat 0]

Yes, could be brake fluid welled in the small pocket just the other side.

 

I suspect the tester had his head under the engine from below, spotted it and gave it a bloody good shove. Still, needs to be sorted. I sincerely hope it's not a huge job.....