Is this common for the 370Z exhaust flanges/bolts to rust?

Vicster · 10-21-2012, 07:05 PM

I noticed this on my brand new 2013 within maybe three days of purchase. Glad to know that this is normal. :P

Luke · 10-22-2012, 11:56 AM

my 2012 is the same and only a few months old.

jcosta79 · 10-22-2012, 12:28 PM

Stop looking down there.

Problem solved.

.c2 · 10-27-2012, 02:50 PM

Same thing with mine, the shop couldn't take off the bolts when they were swapping out my exhaust so they had to take off the whole thing in one piece except for the mufflers :s

omm370z · 10-27-2012, 04:42 PM

IT is normal based on the quality that is used on the exhaust. Change the exhaust and the problem will be solved

gq4life1345 · 11-08-2012, 10:41 AM

I had the same issue with my new 2012 370z and according to the service manager at the local nissan dealer, its normal. This is was his explaination: "The rusting of the solid steel flanges are a normal condition with that type of untreated metal.Unfortunatly the manufacturing process does not use any treatment on that solid flange.If the flange was a stamped steel flange the metal would be treated because it would be much thinner and could rust out after a number of years without treatment.By using the solid flange type it would allow more clamping force to seal the two components and last longer than a stamped steel type because of the thickness." And his suggestion is to paint it with some high heat rust paint like Tremclad available at homedepot, lowes etc

10-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vicster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 425 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I noticed this on my brand new 2013 within maybe three days of purchase. Glad to know that this is normal. :P __________________ -Chris '13 Z34 Touring Sport \| ARK GRiP CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| AAM HFC \| UpRev \| 20mm Z1 Spacers \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| StopTech SS Lines

10-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	Stop looking down there. Problem solved. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-27-2012, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 15	Same thing with mine, the shop couldn't take off the bolts when they were swapping out my exhaust so they had to take off the whole thing in one piece except for the mufflers :s __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

10-27-2012, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 15	IT is normal based on the quality that is used on the exhaust. Change the exhaust and the problem will be solved __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

11-08-2012, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
gq4life1345 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: canada Posts: 2 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 14	Had the same problem I had the same issue with my new 2012 370z and according to the service manager at the local nissan dealer, its normal. This is was his explaination: "The rusting of the solid steel flanges are a normal condition with that type of untreated metal.Unfortunatly the manufacturing process does not use any treatment on that solid flange.If the flange was a stamped steel flange the metal would be treated because it would be much thinner and could rust out after a number of years without treatment.By using the solid flange type it would allow more clamping force to seal the two components and last longer than a stamped steel type because of the thickness." And his suggestion is to paint it with some high heat rust paint like Tremclad available at homedepot, lowes etc

10-22-2012, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Luke Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Black Rep Power: 15	my 2012 is the same and only a few months old.

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