Undercarriage Rust! Problem or not...?

spearfish25 · 09-27-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Yes, obviously from the disposable society.

I don't plan on keeping my car in an hermetically sealed box to save for the NEXT guy.

carfr3ak · 09-27-2009, 01:53 PM

I just read the warranty, you're right. However, that kind of rust so early on a new car isn't something pleasant.

FricFrac · 09-28-2009, 07:50 AM

If you are going to repair the car don't forget about neutralizing the rust - don't just wire brush it and paint over it! Conquest is another good rust converter to use as well.

Pushing_Tin · 12-31-2009, 01:13 AM

Okay I finally got my car to the dealer today and had them take a look at the rust. I really didn't think it was a big deal, but the service manager was shocked that a car with 8k and garaged would have so much rust. Apparently when they put it on the rack there was more rust than I could see just crawling underneath.

So they ordered all new parts and they will be here in a week or two. If you live in a rainy or snowy area you may want to inspect your car too.

nogoodname · 12-31-2009, 01:15 AM

that's good they are stepping up, but which other parts were rusted out??

Pushing_Tin · 12-31-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

that's good they are stepping up, but which other parts were rusted out??

The two arms on each side an another part, I forget which. I'll post up the details once I get it in there.

Modshack · 12-31-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

The two arms on each side an another part, I forget which. I'll post up the details once I get it in there.

Your dealer's an idiot If it's the tie rod arms. those are raw cast iron parts. They surface rust naturally as any cast part will (like brake rotors) and the new ones will too, unless painted or finished in some way....Betcha Nissan kicks that warrantly claim back, though it'll be no skin off your back... You're not really accomplishing anything by replacing those..

Here's a pic of some brand new ones when my car had a few hundred miles on it:

Pushing_Tin · 12-31-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Your dealer's an idiot If it's the tie rod arms. those are raw cast iron parts. They surface rust naturally as any cast part will (like brake rotors) and the new ones will too, unless painted or finished in some way....Betcha Nissan kicks that warrantly claim back, though it'll be no skin off your back... You're not really accomplishing anything by replacing those..

Here's a pic of some brand new ones when my car had a few hundred miles on it:

It's not the tie rod arms. I posted pictures of the rust at the beginning of the thread of the parts that are rusted.

Modshack · 12-31-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

It's not the tie rod arms. I posted pictures of the rust at the beginning of the thread of the parts that are rusted.

Ah...OK..Ready-fire-aim, sorry! I'll still be amazed if Nissan reimburses the dealer for that. Looks like wear and tear to me. As I mentioned earlier, the finish quality under the car isn't so good, but the warranty, at least as written, doesn't cover it... The new parts are going to have the same poor paint quality. Good luck.

Pushing_Tin · 12-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Here they are again.

spearfish25 · 12-31-2009, 04:17 PM

I'm in Chicago. Nissan will take a look at my car next Saturday. If they don't do anything, I'm having a local guy 'finish' the entire undercarriage the following week.

Modshack · 12-31-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm in Chicago. Nissan will take a look at my car next Saturday. If they don't do anything, I'm having a local guy 'finish' the entire undercarriage the following week.

Smart move...I'm probably going to do mine too in selective locations. Having a lift, I get to ponder my undercarriage more than most here...

VCuomo · 01-01-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm in Chicago. Nissan will take a look at my car next Saturday. If they don't do anything, I'm having a local guy 'finish' the entire undercarriage the following week.

If you do have the undercarriage coated, please report back to us whether or not the coating diminishes road noise too. Just curious...

spearfish25 · 01-01-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

If you do have the undercarriage coated, please report back to us whether or not the coating diminishes road noise too. Just curious...

Will do but doubt it will help with noise. I wouldn't coat everything, just the metal parts with rust.

StLRedrider · 01-01-2010, 02:56 PM

damn, now you guys got me wandering what mine looks like. bRb!!!!!!!!

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carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	I just read the warranty, you're right. However, that kind of rust so early on a new car isn't something pleasant.

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Okay I finally got my car to the dealer today and had them take a look at the rust. I really didn't think it was a big deal, but the service manager was shocked that a car with 8k and garaged would have so much rust. Apparently when they put it on the rack there was more rust than I could see just crawling underneath. So they ordered all new parts and they will be here in a week or two. If you live in a rainy or snowy area you may want to inspect your car too.

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Here they are again.