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Discussion in '308/328' started by bigdreamer, Mar 11, 2006.

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  1. bigdreamer

    bigdreamer Karting

    Jan 24, 2005
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    Wayne
    #1 bigdreamer, Mar 11, 2006
    My mechanic might have left my car outside in drought ridden Phoenix. That is until it finally rained today. How concerned should I be? It does have a few small bubbles on the passenger side door and on the passenger side engine lid fin. How concerned should I be?
     
  2. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    #2 jimangle, Mar 11, 2006
    I wouldn't be too concerned. If it's a GTS, I would see if the roof leaked and the carpet might be wet. If that's the case, just pull it up the carpet and dry it out.
     
  3. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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    #3 enjoythemusic, Mar 11, 2006
    No worries at all really. Just drive the car and get it to temp so the water does not 'stand' on various engine bit for many days on end. FYI: the 308 gets rained on, snowed, on, and even gets raced in the wet weather. No worries at all.
     
  4. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    #4 Bullfighter, Mar 12, 2006
    I think the door rust is common on earlier 308s (I've seen it here in southern California...) If it's rusting from inside, you might need a new door skin - and have the installer rustproof it and the seams.

    If it was my car, I'd probably strip it and consider a respray after getting the necessary metal work done. If a few bubbles are showing, there's more rust that you can't see.

    But it depends on what your plans are for the car.
     

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