Glad I checked this.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 04 Dec 2009, 08:22

lexi wrote
"My last two were almost like this"

which floor,

or is that cars we are talking here lexi,

regards malcolm

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 04 Dec 2009, 11:40

The last two Xantias I meant Malcom. As Jim says it is usually surface rust on components which are replaceable or are so thick that it knocks off and can be painted.............nothing to worry about really.

Addo: All the Y60 Patrols down under . Very few here of that age that aint on last legs or have been welded silly..........you should see the chassis and wheel arches turn to paper

I`ll get more rust photos up for ya 8)

addo · Post by **addo** » 04 Dec 2009, 11:46

I can't wait to show John (jgra) some of the barely-rusted forty year old tin that's around.

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 04 Dec 2009, 14:49

Just wondering here guys. Could banging car down off the Hi Lift jack on to wheel do this?. I am a bit of a Rough House

You know how fast they come down sometimes.

Deanxm · Post by **Deanxm** » 04 Dec 2009, 16:28

not a chance, the arb will just twist like its supposed to, i think the suggestion made about it being jacked from the bottom of the droplink is the most likely cause, its the only way you could put enough pressure onto the droplink to bend it..................damn tyre fitters

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jgra1 · Post by **jgra1** » 04 Dec 2009, 17:37

I can't wait to show John (jgra) some of the barely-rusted forty year old tin that's around.

leaving in 4 days! (although not in Oz till 6th Jan)
sorry to hijack

vince · Post by **vince** » 04 Dec 2009, 20:32

Your not friends with Uri Geller are you

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 04 Dec 2009, 21:25

jgra1 wrote:
I can't wait to show John (jgra) some of the barely-rusted forty year old tin that's around.

leaving in 4 days! (although not in Oz till 6th Jan)
sorry to hijack

Have a great trip mate Just the right time with what weather is now.

addo · Post by **addo** » 04 Dec 2009, 22:18

I'm a few degrees south (so, colder) than where John is heading - although I've half a mind to get him down to my property to dig trenches with me. Next week's forecasts are 36-39-37-42°C through Thursday - in the inland regions add 3°C, dust and gusty winds, subtract humidity.

So, who's picked the right weather?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 05 Dec 2009, 00:45

addo wrote
"to dig trenches with me"

is that the new term for cracking open some tiny's

regards malcolm

addo · Post by **addo** » 05 Dec 2009, 04:54

I didn't think of that having a possible second meaning! Since I'm on the wagon, John would have to drink for me as well.

Could that lower droplink balljoint be seized, causing the bend to occur?

Post by **citroenxm** » 05 Dec 2009, 09:41

jgra1 wrote:
I can't wait to show John (jgra) some of the barely-rusted forty year old tin that's around.

leaving in 4 days! (although not in Oz till 6th Jan)
sorry to hijack

Ah ha, thats why you couldn't make up here then John! Saving for the LOVLY journey!

Have a great time! ALL the best!#

Paul