Ok, I may have an Activa but this is the first time i have noticed a xantia that seems to be 'splitting' apart.
At the top of the C pillars where the guttering is along the length of the gutter there are visible cracks which look quite deep. This is not just on one side but is on both...
Is it the paint cracking and going all the way down to the metal or is it possible that its the welds that are cracking as i am sure this must be a part of the body that is welded?
Is it maybe caused by hard cornering as i give my activa a good workout everyday and still manage to get about 28+mpg out of my last few tanks as i keep a lot of speed into corners
Xantia coming apart at the seams...
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Fish oil's very thin; more so when the air and surface are warm. It creeps into the cracks, then air-dries somewhat flexible to fill them. You clean the surface residue off with mineral turpentine.
Net result is your external look remains unchanged, but water can't get into the cracks and linger (especially perilous when it freezes in cracks).
Net result is your external look remains unchanged, but water can't get into the cracks and linger (especially perilous when it freezes in cracks).
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I've noticed these cracks in the past Will. Nothing to worry about at all...
Not like my old 205GTi. I lifted the carpets on it one day and found real, genuine stress cracks in the chassis rails
Not like my old 205GTi. I lifted the carpets on it one day and found real, genuine stress cracks in the chassis rails
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