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360 serious corrosion problem in the rear lower wishbones

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Chopperman, May 18, 2019.

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  1. Chopperman

    Chopperman Karting

    Nov 21, 2018
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    Weston Super Mud
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    Gary Priestley
    It has taken 18 hours to get the 8 bolts out that hold the rear lower wishbones out to renew the lower ball joints. I don't mean drinking coffee and chatting, I mean attacking those bolts. One bolt took from yesterday afternoon to this afternoon.
    When I did get them out, the corrosion is very bad. How bad? I'm an ex Aircraft fitter trained at British Aerospace so I am used to repairing corroded aluminium. If this was an aircraft, with the corrosion in the wing spar, it would be a major repair.
    The holes are full of powdered aluminium.
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  2. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    I'd cut them off flush, then remove the bushings with a press.
     
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  3. f355spider

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    I think he is concerned with the receiving end of the 8 bolts, and whether there are bushes he can install in the chassis to accept them. I think the wishbone flambocs are not a concern for him to swap out.
     
  4. Qavion

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    I recall the Honda NSX had some bolt threads coated in plastic (one use only) to prevent disimilar metals reacting with each other. I also hear that Loctite Blue 243 offers some galvanic protection (medium grip with no special tools for removal). Perhaps Permatex has something, too.
     
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  5. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky F1 World Champ
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    I live in Canada, and have never encountered such corrosion on a Ferrari. That car has seen some weather
     
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  6. Chopperman

    Chopperman Karting

    Nov 21, 2018
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    Gary Priestley
    That is correct. It is the aluminium chassis that is causing me concern
     
  7. Chopperman

    Chopperman Karting

    Nov 21, 2018
    51
    Weston Super Mud
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    Gary Priestley
    UK weather
     
  8. Cribbj

    Cribbj Formula 3

    Alternately, perhaps have the new bolts coated with similar stuff as fasteners used offshore or in corrosive plant areas?

    That won't fix the problem with the loss of thread material on the receiving end, however.....
     
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  9. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    I've noticed examples both here and on Wheeler Dealers, that well driven cars in the UK do receive a lot of corrosion to the suspension and chassis...I never realized it was so wet there.
     
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  10. Chopperman

    Chopperman Karting

    Nov 21, 2018
    51
    Weston Super Mud
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    Gary Priestley
    It's the area where the air is funnelled up and out the rear and the other side of the chassis gets the water and grime from the road
     

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