Dicky Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I have a 2004 350Z which has passed its MOT every year of ownership (Best cat I’ve owned). This time there was an advisory comment pointing out “Corrosion on Sub Frame”. Has anyone had a similar comment and if so, how did you go about sorting it. Unfortunately a recent touring caravan purchase means I can no longer get the car up on ramps but then again access to the middle of the car is limited on ramps. Has anyone been able to hire a garage type lift, or used a service who can sand blast and treat the underside and if its very effective given the cars age ? All advice welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Id have it checked again at your next service, its only an advisory. Have the servicing garage quote you for the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 I’m not sure if a repair and by that I mean cutting and welding is necessary, if so I know someone who could do that because I don’t think my go to garage does that sort of work (I’ll ask).I’m hopping it’s just surface and as such I could either clean it up and treat it myself if garages hire out car lifts given H&S these days. Better still find a place who can treat it for me if there available, would treat old cars and if the end result is worth the expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 What sub frame are they referring to? The rear sub frame is alloy so will not rust. All the other braces which do rust are easy and cheap to replace, so not cost effective to weld. All in stock if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Thanks to Alex I’ve resolved this similar problem as he said it’s alloy so won’t rust at all, the panel in front however is a rust magnet so it’s a case of ripping that panel out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 https://www.u-service.co.uk/about-services/ Might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 4 hours ago, ZMANALEX said: What sub frame are they referring to? The rear sub frame is alloy so will not rust. All the other braces which do rust are easy and cheap to replace, so not cost effective to weld. All in stock if required. Thanks young man. Well they didn’t specify other than subframe. Im taking it to a garage to take a look and will contact you if parts are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Azurez33 said: Thanks to Alex I’ve resolved this similar problem as he said it’s alloy so won’t rust at all, the panel in front however is a rust magnet so it’s a case of ripping that panel out Thanks. Not sure how things are constructed under there but will investigate and if necessary get on to Alex for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, NEroadster said: https://www.u-service.co.uk/about-services/ Might be worth a look. Your a gem young man that looks very interesting and so close to me. Many thanks for your efforts in finding that for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 This is the underside of a 350z for reference 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Green is the support brace which is massively abused by corrosion but I’d doubt by the wording on the Mot the tester means that, in red is the panel my self and another member have had rust through on us and Alex helped us out by showing us it’s literally a separate panel, you can’t really see it on the diagram but here’s the picture Alex sent us below, it sits behind the kidney braces the W strut mounts to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Dicky said: Your a gem young man that looks very interesting and so close to me. Many thanks for your efforts in finding that for me! No bother Dicky..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 By the way.. Im no longer a young man!! That boat sailed a ling time ago. Im an aging Z owner now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 18/08/2020 at 23:53, NEroadster said: By the way.. Im no longer a young man!! That boat sailed a ling time ago. Im an aging Z owner now! Oh I just assume at 73 I’m older than everybody 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 18/08/2020 at 19:57, Azurez33 said: Green is the support brace which is massively abused by corrosion but I’d doubt by the wording on the Mot the tester means that, in red is the panel my self and another member have had rust through on us and Alex helped us out by showing us it’s literally a separate panel, you can’t really see it on the diagram but here’s the picture Alex sent us below, it sits behind the kidney braces the W strut mounts to Thanks young man, Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 18/08/2020 at 18:41, davey_83 said: This is the underside of a 350z for reference Thanks Davey, Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, Dicky said: Oh I just assume at 73 I’m older than everybody Im 58 Dicky. Not as old as yourself but certainly past the first flush of youth by a long chalk! Corrosion is on my list of jobs to do next year. Considering my options and looking at the cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 56 minutes ago, Dicky said: Oh I just assume at 73 I’m older than everybody 73 and drivers a 350z....... Legend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, NEroadster said: Im 58 Dicky. Not as old as yourself but certainly past the first flush of youth by a long chalk! Corrosion is on my list of jobs to do next year. Considering my options and looking at the cost. Cheers.....and now I really can call you YOUNG man!! ....58 ? Just a mere slip of a lad, just getting started 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Retired 18months ago.. So officially joined the old codgers brigade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 So how old is our oldest club member? Dicky, I know your driving an 04 which I expect would be a coupe but, what colour is it? I'm obviously not too far from you.. Where in the Toon are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, NEroadster said: So how old is our oldest club member? 74 years 6 months ETA but I don't think he drives a Zed Edited August 21, 2020 by ATTAK Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Jings i'm just a boy at 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEroadster Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Dicky your corrosion thread has been hijacked!! Those wheels look amazing Formatzero.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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