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[05omegav6]

If you want to get that involved, next time the wishbones need replacing, drop the subframes, front and rear, one bolt at a time in order to ensure a coating between the mating surfaces. Beyond that choose a product and follow the instructions to the letter

Some might simply coat over old underseal once all the loose crud is blasted off, others might prefer a square one approach, and work best on bare paint

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Taxi, one last question about the areas you've mentioned..... the sills. can I easily pop the sill cover off to look at the sills themselves?

[05omegav6]

Thanks Taxi, one last question about the areas you've mentioned..... the sills. can I easily pop the sill cover off to look at the sills themselves?

Yup

Remove the torx screw from the front end, along with all the black poppers underneath, 6 or 7 each side iirc...

Pull the bottom edge down a fraction, then simply slide the sill forward until it falls off

The rear moulding can stay put, and when refitting, slot the back end into the rear moulding then simply tap it back into the clips as you work forward, then refit the screws/poppers

[Webby the Bear]

Legennd! cheers mate 

[BazaJT]

Whilst you're getting down and dirty with the underseal it may pay to spray waxoil or similar inside box sections i.e. chassis legs etc.and into the sills[if/when sound]you may have to drill access holes for the sills,and also inside the doors.Or what do others think?Only reason I mention this is because sills/doors/box sections generally rot from the inside out.

[05omegav6]

Whilst you're getting down and dirty with the underseal it may pay to spray waxoil or similar inside box sections i.e. chassis legs etc.and into the sills[if/when sound]you may have to drill access holes for the sills,and also inside the doors.Or what do others think?Only reason I mention this is because sills/doors/box sections generally rot from the inside out.

On an older car, that might be a horse long since bolted situation 

[Webby the Bear]

Whilst you're getting down and dirty with the underseal it may pay to spray waxoil or similar inside box sections i.e. chassis legs etc.and into the sills[if/when sound]you may have to drill access holes for the sills,and also inside the doors.Or what do others think?Only reason I mention this is because sills/doors/box sections generally rot from the inside out.

On an older car, that might be a horse long since bolted situation 

But perhaps an idea on the miggy? 

[05omegav6]

Not so sure Mr Bear... mine is already showing signs of internal corrosion in the sills

[omega3000]

Structural rust would most likely crop up on the front chassis rails along their entire length,

 

My old Elite was rotten drivers side front chassis rail  Apart from that and rear wheel arch lip rust they dont seem to rot much .

[Webby the Bear]

Seal stuff on order

IS there anywhere else in addition to the info taxi kindly provided where members feel the miggy could rust on the underside?

I take it the metal in the boot (under the carpet) is also the monocoque...... would this be a place to check and hose down also?

[Webby the Bear]

Had an exhaust leak to fix  so gave me a great opportunity to get a good butchers underneath after Taxi kindly gave me details of what to check for rust.....

The jacking point areas (not the part on the sill for the factory jack... I mean the one where theres a lump of metal with two circular areas inboard of the factory jack point) doesn't look rusted at all.

The chassis rail (where you place your axel stand) is not rusting but the underseal is coming away and showing metal cos of where its rubbed against stands. but not rusty.

I've checked the pinch welds (not removed the sill cover) but from what I can see the drivers side front bit of the sill is rusting but then the rest of it isn't so hopefully not much needing repair

[terry paget]

I don't see many Senators around these days. Rear wheel arches used to rust, and kits were available to replace them. The front Mcpherson strut towers eventually leaned inwards - sub frame going - and I think that finished them off. They were fine cars to drive, but could be trouble to start with that front distributor.

[Webby the Bear]

i plan on posting some pics of my rusty bits tomorro lol double check to see what you boys think