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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 02 February 2014, 20:21:16

Title: Tin worm!
Post by: Shackeng on 02 February 2014, 20:21:16

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While sorting out some rusty brake pipes, I found this hiding under the body seal in the NS inner rear wing! It will, I think, require a plate welding in, as it is almost through to the inside. Is this a common rust area?

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: lee4206 on 02 February 2014, 21:45:59

I Had to repair mine in the same place  but mine was a lot worse  and my old one was the same .  I'd say it was a common area to go.   Check under the cover at the end of the sill too!

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 02 February 2014, 22:19:59

Yep under the rear sill cover is very common, both mine and my dad's are going there and I believe linked to that very same issue??

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: Shackeng on 03 February 2014, 16:39:26

Is this an MOT failure?

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: Shackeng on 03 February 2014, 19:14:44

Quote from: Shackeng on 03 February 2014, 16:39:26

Is this an MOT failure?

Any experts on MOT's here?

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: lee4206 on 03 February 2014, 21:11:23

From the pic I would say yes as its within 30cm of the spring mount.  When you clean it I can almost guarantee it will go through. 
Also remove the side bolster and check the floor by the seat belt mount as it spreads a lot further than it looks..

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: b4ndit on 03 February 2014, 21:18:13

can confirm what Lee4206 says  would fail an mot

Title: Re: Tin worm!
Post by: Shackeng on 03 February 2014, 22:10:00

Thanks very much guys, I'll get it fixed. :y :y :y