Rust in D1 floors - any tricks?

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8th June 2010, 07:55 AM
Pedro_The_Swift

I think all of you should check the rear load space floor as well------;)
8th June 2010, 08:06 AM
blackbuttdisco

I put newspaper under the rubber mats. Changed it every day. Took about 5 weeks before it was dry.
8th June 2010, 06:02 PM
discowhite

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I think all of you should check the rear load space floor as well------;)

thats why mines a ute:eek:
8th June 2010, 08:02 PM
DiscoMick

Checked my rear space last weekend. Just found a couple of rusty bolts and a few rust spots, which have been treated, so its not too bad.
9th June 2010, 08:34 AM
SimonM

Yep the rear is fine in mine also.
9th June 2010, 12:34 PM
German Grüner

The another frecuent rustspot I´ve seen in many Discos is rear wheelarch, under the door seal. If the joint sealant from underside fails, then You get rust until the part separates completly corroded.

Regards
9th June 2010, 01:59 PM
fev

All good in my rear also (oh er) just the damn front that seems to be like a collinder
9th June 2010, 04:59 PM
DiscoMick

Mine is back all welded up and they tried to seal the grommet, so we'll see if that worked. Still not sure about the passenger side. Have to look around at the weekend.
10th June 2010, 10:45 AM
Discovery-94

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Originally Posted by German Grüner

My Disco wasn't equipped with front mudflaps. Instead of them, the 3 holes to attach them were blocked with 3 transparent plastic buttons, that didn´t seal the water incoming.
Regards

Totally agree.
The moisture under carpet on drivers and passenger side in my Disco definitely got through these damn holes in the floor. one on the passenger side was actually missing, and rust therefore heaps worse... on drivers side one of them was just a lil out - I take them all out and seal with silicon... cant see why I need plugs...

Still have the underlay out - it was quite sunny last few days, but it sure holds a loooot of water, so I'll see if I replace it with something else or what....

good luck to all of you!!
10th June 2010, 10:51 AM
Discovery-94

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Originally Posted by Earvin

I am struggling to get the carpet out as a couple of the screws (one each side) at the base of the front seat are stuck fast. Have sprayed them with wd40 and let them sit overnight but still no go. Any ideas?

Edit: I hit them with a hammer and presto.

tried spraying WD40 on the nut on the other side (under vehicle)?

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