Gearbox situation

You wont be able to "fix" the rust spots without a grinder, a welder and some fresh steel.
You can however touch it up somewhat.
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By all means try some rust preventative solutions but it'll only delay the inevitable
 
Fuzz said:
You wont be able to "fix" the rust spots without a grinder, a welder and some fresh steel.
You can however touch it up somewhat.
Sandpaper
Filler
Paint of the right shade

By all means try some rust preventative solutions but it'll only delay the inevitable
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Thanks for the reply mate, i know this model suffers bad from rust and my mates get's welded every now and then, I would though like to delay it for as long as possible(how ever long that may be) and just keep up the maintenance. when popping in to halfords they have a few to choose from, just wasn't sure which stuff to choose
 
My gearbox often whines in 1st and 2nd but I've put 20k hard miles on it almost daily and it's been fine. Being a 13 year old boy racer car doesn't help matters I guess. Sitting on 120k now.
 
Jonny ///M said:
My gearbox often whines in 1st and 2nd but I've put 20k hard miles on it almost daily and it's been fine. Being a 13 year old boy racer car doesn't help matters I guess. Sitting on 120k now.
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blimey, i am a bit of a worry when it comes to things i don't know about so just decided to get clutch and gear box replaced! i do drive like an old man, but its to reassure me and if i sell the vechile on, id rather know its in better condition.. silly me for spending more money on it, but not sure how long im going to keep it for :D
 
zipp0r said:
eugh, those arent rust spots, those are ROT spots. the sills and the seams have started to go.
it needs welding.
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oh dam rot spots! so is the next case to get them welded rather than basic rust treatment?
 
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