Where to check for rust fc
02-04-17, 10:31 AM
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Where to check for rust fc
I'm new to the whole rx7 scene and am about to go looking for a fcouple ND was wondering is there any certain spots I should check for rust? I know the usual rocker panels and obvious rear quarters but certain cars have their spots.
02-04-17, 10:36 AM
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If the hatch trim or sunroof trim are broken (usually at the back of the sunroof in the middle, or the bottom of the hatch in the middle), there is a chance they will rust.
Also check the bottom of the doors.
Also check the bottom of the doors.
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Common FC rust areas in my experience:
-rear of front wheel well at rocket (behind the plastic liner)
-pinch welds
-seat rails, where they meet the floor pan
-front of rear wheel wells, at rocker
-inner rocker area near where subframe bolts, rear wheel wells
-inside rear seat/storage bin depressions, at bolt holes
-floor pan, front driver and passenger, where it meets firewall
-A pillars, about midway down, from inside out
-rear quarters, wheel arches
-front fenders, rear area near rocker
-rear marker light cutouts on quarter panels
That's off the top of my head.
Might also want to take a look at:
How To Buy An '86-'92 Non-Turbo RX-7
How To Buy An '86-'92 Turbo RX-7
-rear of front wheel well at rocket (behind the plastic liner)
-pinch welds
-seat rails, where they meet the floor pan
-front of rear wheel wells, at rocker
-inner rocker area near where subframe bolts, rear wheel wells
-inside rear seat/storage bin depressions, at bolt holes
-floor pan, front driver and passenger, where it meets firewall
-A pillars, about midway down, from inside out
-rear quarters, wheel arches
-front fenders, rear area near rocker
-rear marker light cutouts on quarter panels
That's off the top of my head.
Might also want to take a look at:
How To Buy An '86-'92 Non-Turbo RX-7
How To Buy An '86-'92 Turbo RX-7