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Join Date: Jul 2017
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knows of images that show the body structure of the AU BA BF falcon bodys? As in the bare shell? I have water leaks, I've researched alot and found some answers but I'm wanting a more in depth look into all so as to also rust proof areas. My AU UTE is leaking water onto both foot wells and from the center of under the dash. This ute is a project so does not get driven, It is in the weather though. The spot welds holding the steering column in place are not cracked. All else under the wiper assembly also seems ok apart from a rust area ( also spot weld ) that holds some of the wiper bracket in place. These AUs look to be a problem regarding rust and body seam seals. |
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praek tih kl jo kr
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Atwell W.A.
Posts: 1,644
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The plenum is usually the main culprit, with the actual windscreen a close second.
If you can see rust or a dodgy spot weld it has more than likely cracked through, with enough water running through the plenum it will leak quite a bit of water. Have seen the smallest of leaks fill up a spare tyre well over the course of a day, so don't discount the rust of the wiper bracket being the culprit. The only way to find the actual hole is to pull the dash, you will find there will defiantly be a small spot its coming through visible only from the inside, that's how I found mine on the RTV, mine was rusted under a spot weld on the wiper bracket. |
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Location: Geeeloong
Posts: 6,328
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you will also need to pull the rubber seal that goes up the 'A' pillar and check the body join's there as that's where i had leaks in my wagon (both sides). i also had an issue on the other wagon where the windscreen was not sealed correctly. the utes also have issues with water/rust along the back wall.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canberra Region
Posts: 8,913
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They leak through the top of the A-pillar also.
Pull the rubber seal up and you'll see where three sections join together , mine was leaking through there. Sealed it up with some black sikaflex body sealant. Edit: beaten by mad2. Stripped the interior out twice before working it out.
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2016 FGX XR8 Sprint, 6speed manual, Kinetic Blue #170 2004 BA wagon RTV project. 1998 EL XR8, Auto, Hot Chilli Red 1993 ED XR6, 5speed, Polynesian Green. 1 of 329. Retired 1968 XT Falcon 500 wagon, 3 on the tree, 3.6L. Patina project. |
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