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JaneHibbert
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Drilling front chassis legs

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one of my chassis legs appears to have oil in it? sort of thin oil, almost like its got water in it. i dont know where it came from but was wondering if it is okay to drill a small hole in the bottom of the chassis leg to allow any water that gets in to get out?
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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if its the drivers side its highly probable thats its brake fluid,check the level and condition of the master cylinder as a matter of urgency, when they are leaking thats exactly where the fluid goes.
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The chassis leg usually has a drain hole in it not far from the master cylinder, its possible that this has been welded over or is just blocked with old underseal.. Its a sort of half round that sticks down from the flat of the chassis.


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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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I would just probe the existing holes.......and I agree - sounds like brake fluid..........
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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No, it's the other chassis leg! :D
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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Doh...... :oops:
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Passenger one should still have a drain hole in it as well![frame]Image[/frame] You can just about see the arrow Ive put on this pic to show were it should be :D


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I don't see the point of a drain hole in the chassis leg unless the hole is at the lowest point, in which case where's that? How can water get in to need to get out? (Through a drain hole maybe?) If any water did get in it will no doubt be trapped by all the crud inside before seeking that elusive hole!
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Would you suggest sealing them then?
If only air can get out it will still help get rid of any water.

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Ah, yes, it does have those holes, one on each side - half way up.. odd for drain holes.
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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Well of course it's a personal view, I try to eliminate all possible water entry points regarding the box sections, then liberally coat with waxoyl. When there's already a hole I fill it with a grommet. There was a time when drain holes had a type of deflector built in which made water entry via the hole virtually impossible, now it's, hey lets just drill a hole!
Holes half way up will at least stop water from rising any further than that! :D
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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The large holes in the engine tie-plates are a good entry point for water - especially if there are some puddles around........ The drain holes are essential - if nothing else will allow some air flow to dry out the moisture. Waxoyl is essential of course.
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Hmm there might be subtle dfferences between saloon chassis legs and lcv chassis, where the latter has a top plate so is virtually sealed.

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There are several holes in the chassis legs at the tieplates on my car. Pumped in waxoyl and then fitted sealing plugs........
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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wer they rust holes :D :D

mine does not have those by the tieplates, and never been replaced still original ones
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Re: Drilling front chassis legs

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No idea what the holes are for - but a few each side - and no - not rust - you cheeky monkey...... :evil:
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