Water retained in lower spring mounts

[austastar]

Hi,
with the tray off, I noticed water was being retained in the lower spring mounts on both sides.
Is this normal?
Seems like a potential rust trap.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1103.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18153)

On a slightly different note, on loosening a long bolt and nut on the passenger's side at the back of the cab to mount a side step, water ran out from around the bolt.
Again a potential rust trap, no photos of that though, it was getting dark and flippin' cold.

Comments?, suggestions? etc
cheers

[SheldonA]

Hi austastar,

Perhaps a move to Alice Springs?

[pc3]

Austar, I checked my 130 and it's the same I have some wet mud in there, anyone got a fix? There is no way for water to escape should be a donut style piece of metal there.

[bcj]

That the lower mount on diff? Seems normal,
corrugations will fix that or incline 45" after washing(?):D- shouldn't be a problem unless left sitting for extended period or alot of beach work. my 110's 15years old and not rusting there yet, polyairs will also displace that water
Brett
110 300tdi

[justinc]

Hi Dave, I wouldn't worry, it'll soon dry out at 'speed':twisted:

I've never seen a rusty one, even ex west coast vehicles...:(

Have you fited the extended fuel tank breather yet? Good time to do it with tray off.:)

JC

[austastar]

Have you fited the extended fuel tank breather yet? Good time to do it with tray off.:)


Hi,
yes, did that, much easier than mucking about under the tray - thanks.

I have now got the spare tyre mounted as I wanted, and had some old side steps chromed and they are now fitted. Link (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/85421-trying-get-my-head-round-things.html)

cheers