Rusty Sills

Andy K · 2nd December 2018, 16:16

Has anyone had problems with rusty sills?

Seams to be mud in mine when the jack covers removed. Does this get in through the holes that hold the chrome strip on?

Brunty · 2nd December 2018, 16:23

Yes, this is a common problem on 75's. Had offside jacking point welded on Copperleaf last year, then this year had a large section of sill and wheel arch cut out and new sections made up. Later this year had jacking point and rear of sill welded on Moonstone pre MOT. Always seem to go first in this area. No doubt in the next few years they will both need nearside jacking points and sills welding. Plenty of posts regarding rusty sills!

Dawn · 3rd December 2018, 06:04

Tom Hobbs in Kimberely, Notts makes and fits new sections £100 a side and you'd never know. No nasty patches etc.

2nd December 2018, 16:16	#1
Andy K Avid contributor 75 Saloon petrol 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 193 Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Rusty Sills Has anyone had problems with rusty sills? Seams to be mud in mine when the jack covers removed. Does this get in through the holes that hold the chrome strip on?

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2nd December 2018, 16:23	#2
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Yes, this is a common problem on 75's. Had offside jacking point welded on Copperleaf last year, then this year had a large section of sill and wheel arch cut out and new sections made up. Later this year had jacking point and rear of sill welded on Moonstone pre MOT. Always seem to go first in this area. No doubt in the next few years they will both need nearside jacking points and sills welding. Plenty of posts regarding rusty sills!

3rd December 2018, 06:04	#3
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Tom Hobbs in Kimberely, Notts makes and fits new sections £100 a side and you'd never know. No nasty patches etc.