[DML] Re: How to know when a frame needs replaced

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are learning that in the case of rust the damage you see is only
the tip of the iceburg. When you start cutting it out you generally
have to remove a very large area to get back to "good stuff". You
cannot undo the damage already done except by removing the rusted out
sections and replacing them with fresh metal. You can stop the damage
from progressing. There are many products on the market that can do
it. Basically they provide a barrier to keep moisture from reaching
the metal and continuing the oxidation process. To get inside closed
sections of the frame you have to cut a hole for access. At some point
it may be decided that instead of repairing a lot of patches an
outright frame swap is a better choice. There will be a whole lot more
to a frame swap then just moving parts over. In the process you will
replace a lot of parts, break a lot of fasteners, clean everything,
paint brackets, etc. In the meantime if the rust is not really bad in
critical areas like the front crumple zone or engine cradle you can
live with it. I see cars with whole sections of frame missing and they
still drive (not Deloreans). It is amazing how much can disappear and
still work!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> wrote:
> My battle with frame rust has been ongoing since I purchased my car. 
> I recently noticed while removing loose epoxy from the front end that
> the front end extension is rusting from the inside out.





To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/