Outrigger to body gap

[ketvrin]

Has anyone ever made an attempt to fill the gap between the outriggers and the bodywork before? I found all sorts of rubble between the tube and the sill and can see why it collects and how it becomes a moisture trap causing corrosion. I have cleaned it up as best I can, converted the rust and hammerited as much as I can reach (!?!). Just now when its clean and dry, it would be a good time to fill this gap.. silican seal seems like a likely contender, or expanding foam perhaps (lacks flexibility and water sealing properties I suppose...)

anyone ever done this ? or is it a no no ?

opinions please...

[ketvrin]

He-He... where would we be without duct tape eh ? thats the problem I face, filling the gap or creating a cavity after treatment but ensuring no more ingress. I reckon I could waxoyl after hammerite but dont know if silicon will stick to waxoyl, so I would probably hammerite then silicon only. I reckon I could do it without too much mess, and it would take a few tubes, but the cost is nowt compared to rotting outriggers. I think I will do it anyway, but wondered if someone had already tried it...
If I do it, I'll photo the results and let you see/laugh.

[ketvrin]

Hmmmm I can see you are doing the same job as me Spludge - commiserations. I was suggesting to fill the void completely so as not to create a gully of any sort to collect water/muck, but I hear what you say about it not sticking to anything less than clean, hence rethink on waxoyl. I was being persuaded when F908TIM came along and gave me hopeagain I was also planning to fit small extensions to the inner wheel arch to protect the leading edge of the front outrigger bar. what are you using for yours?

I'm undecided now and I kinda get what you mean about buying a car with mastic/silicon visible - it looks dodgy I know, but I'm not planning on selling yet so thats not an issue. I just want to protect the finish for as long as possible... I dont want to do this job again ever - I think I'd rather chew my own leg off

See what other opinions come in, but thanks for suggestions so far...

[ketvrin]

Yep that job has just joined my list. I'll get some suitable plastic/rubber and follow your leads... Thanks all for the info.
I had a quick look at TVRGIT's site and coincidentally went straight to the replacement top ball joint page... my offside one is knackered (saab 900 - right ?)so it made interesting reading - funny as well ref the Halfords assistant

[ketvrin]

F908 Tim said:

900 or 9000. Don't forget, you will need to organise longer bolts as those in set are to short.

Will do, thanks for the tip

[ketvrin]

z_chromozone said:

Amoung my other jobs this winter is the complete fabrication of guards that run the whole length of the car covering the ourriggers and wrapping in under the arches. I have the ali sheet and some self tapping ali screws, all I need now is some ramp time at my friends place. I think that two pieces each side should make them easier to remove for inspection and a little easier to fabricate.

Z

Blimey ! mud-flaps and outrigger protection all in one ! I hope you are going to post pictures of the finished article. See thats the difference between a scientist and an engineer... I'm going to make my mudflaps from an old black plastic dustbin and protect my outriggers with Bathroom sealant - sheesh ! (maybe use some duct tape as well ??)