|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Frame rail rust!! Help!
I have an 81 300TD turbo
I was checking out the rear underside(for self leveller rebuilding) when I noticed some rust in the rear frame rails, mostly where they meet the cross member the differential mounts on (right next to the rear wheels) This is the same area the brake lines attach as well as the bars from the self leveller. In these two areas the frame rails seem pretty well rusted.poke your screwdriver through rusted..not good IS this a ditch the car problem or does the unibody hold together despite this It gives me pause for the possibility of towing too HEEEELLLLLPPP! |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
I hate to tell you this, but I think it is terminal. Save it for parts and get another one.
__________________
Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it! |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks
I appreciate the truth in this instance regardless of whether it's good or bad news Just to clarify it's not the entire rail(s), mostly just at the juncture of the horizontal member and the two rear rails that are on either side of the gastank To me it seemed like a bad thing Any other opinions? |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Can you post pictures?
__________________
Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out. Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability! (4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!) 82 300SD 145k 89 420SEL 210k 89 560SEL 118k 90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010 90 560SEL 154k 91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k 93 190E 3.0 235k 93 300E 195k |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
yeah, pics are critical.
__________________
Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K) |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
If I understand you correctly, you have some serious rust that is NOT easy to repair, and it's quite important for rigidity of the vehicle.
you are describing the rails between the bars that are parallel with the rear bumper, yes? and the rust is on the section that the rear subframe is bolted to? start looking for a replacement car. this level of rust repair is NOT for the even experienced body man...
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Yeah put up some pics here or on BW then we can give you a better idea.
__________________
1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits! |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Pictures
Ok here's some under the car with the @%#@^ camera pictures
The first 2 are the passenger side the next 2 are the drivers side both sides are poke through rotted in places, the drivers side is worse |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
If you really wanted to you could fix it. I'd think. It would be work but I think its possible. You'd have to remove the torsion bar and all the stuff in the way, grind it down to bare metal. Then I'd get some 1/4 steel and weld/bolt it in for replacement. Lots of work but do-able IMO.
__________________
Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out. Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability! (4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!) 82 300SD 145k 89 420SEL 210k 89 560SEL 118k 90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010 90 560SEL 154k 91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k 93 190E 3.0 235k 93 300E 195k |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
I'm sorry to say but if you gind that there won't be much left.
I'm not saying don't do it but don't get too depressed if you only have flakes on the ground by the time you've finished. Even my car doesn't have rust like that up there => http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair-restoration/303669-my-w123-saloon-sedan-old-accident-repair-bit-rust-repair-thread.html
__________________
1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits! |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
ok, at least that's not structural...
this car is not going to be restored to concurs condition, but you could clean it up, and treat it. I'd not remove the torsion bar, keeping in mind, the bolts will likely either snap off, or twist out the nuts from the frame... I'd just wire brush out the nasty stuff, paint it with por-15 a few coats, then pop rivet some metal over it, with JB weld sealing the seams, and underbody coat over the repair. that'll keep it from getting worse. I'd also start shopping for a better replacement.
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Why do you say not structural John?
I'd say very structural for a monocoque - look at that flaky stuff right next to the roll bar mounting bolts. When it gets flaky it comes off in big lumps... ...you shouldn't be wire brushing this with a hand held wire brush - go at it with an angle grinder and a wire brush attachment. It is all very well hiding stuff under POR15 but the paint isn't strong enough to hold it all together.
__________________
1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits! |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
it looks like it's on the H beam, not the rails, it should not be integral to the ridgidty of the car. Sure, it'd affect how the vehicle handles a wreck, but should not fall apart driving.
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
The area I photographed (the junction of the rails(?) and the cross member is te primary rear and rusty bit
The rest of the rails extending sft are good (I was banging them to test them). the spare wheel well is rusty and there's some corresponding rust on the other side. |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Even it does fall apart there while driving, you will still have your front wheels for steering.
__________________
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...aman/Fleet.jpg Peach Parts W124.128 User Group. 80 280SL 85 300SD 87 300TD 92 300D 2.5 Turbo 92 300TE 4Matic Last edited by pwogaman; 03-22-2012 at 05:10 PM. |
Bookmarks |
|
|