In a message dated 98-05-13 22:03:45 EDT, mcp2@CORNELL.EDU writes: << followed the drops up and found a buldge in the undercoating. I popped it with my finger and the water came pouring out! What is going on? >> Seen this... As the undercoating ages, it can seperate from the body, but still remain stuck to the surrounding undercoating. A small nick in the undercoating forms a passage from the outside world to the sub-undercoating world. Water ingress forms a marcupial-like pouch. Presto! Your undercoating has an aneurysm! It is labor intensive, but I reccommend taking a PLASTIC (not metal) spatula, like you would use for non-stick cookware, and scrape off all loose undercoating. Metal toolds will scratch through the underbody paint, and speed corrosion. Another method is to use a pressure washer; any loose undercoating will peel away. Then wait a few days for the underbody to dry thoroughly, and brush on a few layers of "Kool Patch" by Kool Seal. Best o' luck, gmbulley cary, nc |
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