# rust in engine bay

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [June 9, 2005, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295 "2005-06-09T07:43:10Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author: ![240sxfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/dec6dc/32.png) [@240sxfan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxfan)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2005, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295/1 "2005-06-09T07:43:10Z")

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I dunno if this is the right section so please move if not.

I have an s13 and I would love to get the rust in the engine bay fixed. It is that same spot as everyone else at the “seems” on top of the strut mounts byt the fender where what looks like a rubber stopper for the hood used to be.

Has anyone had their’s repaired?  
If so how much and where?

Or can anyone here do it?

Let me know if i am not making any sense and i will find a pic to describe what i mean.  
Any help is greatly appreciated.

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### Author: ![scribbles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@scribbles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scribbles)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2005, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295/2 "2005-06-09T08:03:40Z")

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I’m in the process of doing this afternoon actually.

I just took my die grinder, and cut out the infected area. now instead of a small lumpy rust hole, it’s a much bigger cancer free rectangle hole. to which I have matched the guage of metal and cut out bits to but-weld intoplace. it should turn out nicely and provide perhaps even a little more strength than the original as welds tend to be stronger than plain ol’ sheet metal. then I’m sealing the whole seam over with seam putty a great deal can be found at parts source in a red caulk tube for about 8.99 well with it I think. prevents future rust and waterproofs the whole thing.

yup… I would have done it yesterday but I ran out of wire… stupid welder lol

laters

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### Author: ![240sxfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/dec6dc/32.png) [@240sxfan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxfan)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2005, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295/3 "2005-06-09T08:16:36Z")

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unfortunately i do not have any welding skills, would love to learn though.

I would love to see some pics of your work in progress if you could.

Thanks

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### Author: ![Twitchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@Twitchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twitchy)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295/4 "2005-06-19T21:44:40Z")

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knowing how to weld should be a prerequisite of owning a 240sx

i would also like to see pics

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### Author: ![240sxfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/dec6dc/32.png) [@240sxfan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxfan)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2005, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-engine-bay/86295/5 "2005-06-19T22:02:35Z")

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> [@Twitchy](#):
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> knowing how to weld should be a prerequisite of owning a 240sx
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> i would also like to see pics

😛

That wasn’t in the manual