My take is, there's a hole there caused by rust that needs to be put right.
Very simple, it's weakening that part of the body.
Whether or not it's structure related or not. It's a fault and it's letting in moisture that sits behind the panels in the car also, this In turn will lead to corrosion of other components such as those that require programming for vin numbers or other details. This is a bad trate of this model and is becoming cheaper to repair but still is present. If you've had enough of throwing money at it, we can understand but if you buy another l322 of your choice the chances are the problem may still be there... So, if you bite the bullet and have it repaired at your chosen shop you can drive around knowing it's sound under there and your one of the few who's belted and braced with two less places for moisture to get in.
Very simple, it's weakening that part of the body.
Whether or not it's structure related or not. It's a fault and it's letting in moisture that sits behind the panels in the car also, this In turn will lead to corrosion of other components such as those that require programming for vin numbers or other details. This is a bad trate of this model and is becoming cheaper to repair but still is present. If you've had enough of throwing money at it, we can understand but if you buy another l322 of your choice the chances are the problem may still be there... So, if you bite the bullet and have it repaired at your chosen shop you can drive around knowing it's sound under there and your one of the few who's belted and braced with two less places for moisture to get in.
Rear arch rust on an L322 has two main impacts depending on which part of the arch & how far it's gone. Anywhere near the sills, it's structural. further up it could approach the seat belt mounts, which is another MOT issue. Remember it does not have separate chassis, so rusty arches, sills, etc. are the same failure as any other modern car.
Vogueman
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You are right, it will be repaired and then one less thing to worry about, well for a while anywayMy take is, there's a hole there caused by rust that needs to be put right.
Very simple, it's weakening that part of the body.
Whether or not it's structure related or not. It's a fault and it's letting in moisture that sits behind the panels in the car also, this In turn will lead to corrosion of other components such as those that require programming for vin numbers or other details. This is a bad trate of this model and is becoming cheaper to repair but still is present. If you've had enough of throwing money at it, we can understand but if you buy another l322 of your choice the chances are the problem may still be there... So, if you bite the bullet and have it repaired at your chosen shop you can drive around knowing it's sound under there and your one of the few who's belted and braced with two less places for moisture to get in.
I've a customer with one and it passed a French mot..... Hmmmm... I don't know how but the arches are shot completely on both sides..
Vogueman
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It is like those videos on YT "Just rolled in" half of them shouldn't be on the road, how did they get to the garage in the first place.
Flipping good question
the amount of cars I see that have passed with cracked brake pipes and welding needed.... Tyres and so on...
Vogueman
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Well, Mark it took over a week cost me £1470, which included the paint and a new MOT, so we are good for a while yet.My take is, there's a hole there caused by rust that needs to be put right.
Very simple, it's weakening that part of the body.
Whether or not it's structure related or not. It's a fault and it's letting in moisture that sits behind the panels in the car also, this In turn will lead to corrosion of other components such as those that require programming for vin numbers or other details. This is a bad trate of this model and is becoming cheaper to repair but still is present. If you've had enough of throwing money at it, we can understand but if you buy another l322 of your choice the chances are the problem may still be there... So, if you bite the bullet and have it repaired at your chosen shop you can drive around knowing it's sound under there and your one of the few who's belted and braced with two less places for moisture to get in.
myfirstl322
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If it hasn't been done then I'd further protect your investment with something like this...
https://morelli.co.uk/products/3m-aerosol-inner-cavity-wax-500ml
You could 'pin' the door catch and go in through there, annually.
https://morelli.co.uk/products/3m-aerosol-inner-cavity-wax-500ml
You could 'pin' the door catch and go in through there, annually.
