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    Rusty firewall near elephant drain?

    Hey everyone,

    I purchased a '86 325es a few weeks back. There is hardly any rust on the body or undercarriage to be found except for one major problem spot. I noticed it after I ripped the carpet up (and the carpet was wet, btw). There is a hole in the passenger footwell about the size of a baseball (but not perfectly round). After tearing back the black insulation in the engine bay there was more rust to be found. Another small hole further towards the drivers side. It is hard to see just how far the rust extends but it needs to be dealt with.

    So there are two ways to get to it...rip out the dash/etc or remove the engine. Correct? Which would you all do?

    I've thought about replacing the dash if I must remove it to do this repair since it is severely cracked.

    Thanks,
    Will

    #2
    take the dash out and your interior stuff thats in the way.
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      #3
      Hey Will...

      ... Check my thread, we're practically family!

      Rusty '86es porn click here!

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        #4
        Originally posted by jpmarotta View Post
        ... Check my thread, we're practically family!

        Rusty '86es porn click here!
        Hey JP,

        We are indeed practically family. You know, I bought this car with the intention of doing the next BABE rally in 2011. I looked into LeMons but don't feel up to it. I must say the rust situation in your pic is worse than mine. I'll take a picture of mine and post it so it is more clear what I am dealing with.

        I am proud of my purchase though...a running/driving 'es for $295 with a minor front end hit. Got the hood and other parts for $100. Really just need to reupholster the seats, fix the headliner, clean the carpet, and the typical maintenance work. :)

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          #5
          Picture:

          Straight on from the front of the car:


          Looking down the firewall from above:


          The passenger footwell:

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            #6
            cut out cancer, weld new metal in, spray it flat black, good to go.
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