Rust

[CMF_NISMO]

having just had my sills done after they went rotton, i have found another piece of structual work in the engine bay that appears 2 hav thick flakes of rust, it is the piece that the bumper and headlights are attatched to, does anybody else have these problems with their micras?

 

[CMF_NotAnotherSSS]

Some people need to wash their cars more effectively after they have been driving on surfaces covered in road salt.

 

[CMF_nz_aj]

Where road salt is not a problem, has anybody noticed any particular areas on the K11 where rust can be a problem? e.g maybe the bottom of the A pillar or strut tower tops or sills?
I've seen a couple of otherwise good condition B13's with rust in the bottom of the A pillar below the window line. My S13 got rust in the vertical/east-west sill joint ~ 300mm forward of the rear wheel arch (not the seam running down the length of the car). Thankfully the K11 side is one pressing & doesn't have this joint.

 

[CMF_kneival]

The front cross member (where the headlights and bumper attatch) and sills are common rust points.

Be a good idea to paint the front crossmember asap to prevent it falling to bits.

 

[CMF_NISMO]

ahhh, cheers, it's good to know that its not just my car!without meaning to sound selfish!i think i shall probaly leave it as you really have to look hard to see it, maybe get it done next time it is in the garage for its service and MOT.