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gmrlmjml
7th October 2009, 06:24 AM
I am considering purchasing a Series 3 but it has rust in the firewall on the passenger side, maybe as a result of a leaking heater over the years. Can anyone advise whether a repair is viable, what an approximate cost would be and possibly recommend a repairer in Sydney who has epxerience with these kinds of repairs? Please see pics in the attachments.

Many thanks,
Gordon.

Shonky
7th October 2009, 07:19 AM
Doesn't look too bad. Is that the only rust?

Anyone who can use an angle grinder and a welder could fix that. You could probably do it yourself.

Just be wary of hidden rust up behind the dash.

subasurf
7th October 2009, 12:47 PM
Just be wary of hidden rust up behind the dash.

hahah man, you should have seen the rusty chips and crap that fell out from the dash when I remove some of it to install a new indicator switch. It was horrible!
Needless to say i'll be ripping the lame SIII dash out and putting in a SII one once the firewall is replace/fixed.

isuzurover
7th October 2009, 08:27 PM
As mentioned, very minor.

gmrlmjml
8th October 2009, 07:35 AM
Thanks for the replies. Can anyone recommend a Sydney based Land Rover friendly repairer for rust repairs?

Thanks again,
Gordon.