Underbody corrosion mg zt 2006

ambridge · 30th April 2017, 11:31

Just about to purchase a mg zt 2006 mot advisories

Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
underbody corrosion

Concerned about underbody corrosion

gazcaz · 30th April 2017, 12:15

Get under there and have a look bud.it may just be surface rust...I dont know why people dont under-seal or waxyol there car once a year.Its easy to do and protects, mine is like new, my mot man asks whats the point cleaner under here then cars of 5 years old...

Jules · 30th April 2017, 12:42

Can't agree more
Costs 15 quid a year to coat the underside and saves £100's by protecting brake pipes arms and springs etc.

Some stuff costs just 5 quid a can

We use this

http://www.bilthamber.com/dynax-s50

It comes with a lance, similar to Waxoyl but covers better and easier to apply

Read all the testimonials in classic car world

But you really need to buy a car which hasn't suffered a lot of salty winters or lived most of it's life in Scotland !!

Jules · 30th April 2017, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambridge

Just about to purchase a mg zt 2006 mot advisories

Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
underbody corrosion

Concerned about underbody corrosion

Just trying to work out where you live?
Where is Bromsgroce ?!

ambridge · 30th April 2017, 12:56

Cheers guys I'll give it a once over underneath I'm from Bromsgrove need to change it.

Very interested in being an active member and appreciate the advice.

What's the best way of checking the rear subframe

Rooney · 30th April 2017, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Just trying to work out where you live?
Where is Bromsgroce ?!

I suspect that should be Bromsgrove which is a posh part of Birmingham.

They have croft finishers on their fridges

roverbarmy · 30th April 2017, 17:22

Bilt Hamner for me too. Those 360 degree lances work a treat on subframes:-

Mike

Arryhall · 30th April 2017, 17:32

I don't do it. But then I have no way of getting my hugely bloated gut under a car in order to do anything at it! I also can't afford a huge lift to raise it in order to get my voluminous belly beneath.

Oh, and I wouldn't know how to prep a car prior to coating it in goop.

bl52krz · 30th April 2017, 20:20

With Waxoyle it does not matter if you do not remove just dust from where you are going to soak Waxoyle on your car, but you must remove light surface flaky rust and thick dirt. The Waxoyled dust helps to protect the metal from rusting. I have a brass brush that I use on the flaky rust and thick dirt..

30th April 2017, 11:31	#1
ambridge Newbie 75 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bromsgroce Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Underbody corrosion mg zt 2006 Just about to purchase a mg zt 2006 mot advisories Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) underbody corrosion Concerned about underbody corrosion

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gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Get under there and have a look bud.it may just be surface rust...I dont know why people dont under-seal or waxyol there car once a year.Its easy to do and protects, mine is like new, my mot man asks whats the point cleaner under here then cars of 5 years old... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Can't agree more Costs 15 quid a year to coat the underside and saves £100's by protecting brake pipes arms and springs etc. Some stuff costs just 5 quid a can We use this http://www.bilthamber.com/dynax-s50 It comes with a lance, similar to Waxoyl but covers better and easier to apply Read all the testimonials in classic car world But you really need to buy a car which hasn't suffered a lot of salty winters or lived most of it's life in Scotland !! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

30th April 2017, 12:56	#5
ambridge Newbie 75 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bromsgroce Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers guys I'll give it a once over underneath I'm from Bromsgrove need to change it. Very interested in being an active member and appreciate the advice. What's the best way of checking the rear subframe Last edited by ambridge; 30th April 2017 at 13:01..

30th April 2017, 17:22	#7
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Bilt Hamner for me too. Those 360 degree lances work a treat on subframes:- Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	I don't do it. But then I have no way of getting my hugely bloated gut under a car in order to do anything at it! I also can't afford a huge lift to raise it in order to get my voluminous belly beneath. Oh, and I wouldn't know how to prep a car prior to coating it in goop.

30th April 2017, 20:20	#9
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	With Waxoyle it does not matter if you do not remove just dust from where you are going to soak Waxoyle on your car, but you must remove light surface flaky rust and thick dirt. The Waxoyled dust helps to protect the metal from rusting. I have a brass brush that I use on the flaky rust and thick dirt.. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.