Rust under Spare Wheel

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:31 pm

Hi All

I have had rust build up under the spare wheel for a while.
I noticed that I have a bung missing.
Would this allow much water in from under the car ?
Should I fit a new bung ?
Has anyone on here treated the rust with brush on treatment ?
Many thanks.
Toadster

Scott560 · Post by **Scott560** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:58 pm

I believe the missing bung will allow water in much more than you think. Whilst driving, water will track up under the car and turbulence/airflow will blow it into the car.

You could probably find the bung on amayama parts listing. If the rust isn't too deep or bad, I'm sure a bit of wire brush action and some product, others will comment on what they have used.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:05 pm

toadster wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:31 pm
Should I fit a new bung ?

If you need one, @honda-hardy is breaking his lude, see if he still has his shell?

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:36 pm

Lo

Many thanks for the replies peops

I have PM'd honda-hardy so hopefully He may be able to help Me out.
Cheers

Toadster

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:22 pm

Lo All

Just wondering if anyone on here has removed the black covering under the spare wheel

I have rust under it so would like to treat this area.
Just wanted to know what was best to use.
Cheers guy's

Toadster

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:01 am

I assume that's the black sound deadening material you're referring to?
If so, the best thing to remove that with is to spray it with a 'freeze spray' (plumbers merchant stuff to freeze water pipes with) so it goes hard/brittle and then whack it with a hammer so it breaks up and detaches from the panel.

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:31 am

Lo wurlycorner

Thanks for the suggestion

I'm taking My Lude to a body shop I know today.
He suggested a heat gun and peeling it off.
Will see later.
Cheers

Toadster

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:41 pm

toadster wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:31 am
He suggested a heat gun and peeling it off.

He'll be having a messy time!

Post by **Drax** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:56 pm

ive left my rear seat and boot bungs off for years, it lets a lot more moisture build up drain away compared to letting anything in for me

my 4G would be underwater by now...

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:49 pm

Lo

Cheers

Toadster