James Brunt

Hi there. I have a focus mk1.5 diesel and she has just passed her mot. While I was getting her ready for her mot I found some serious corrosion under the rear fabric in the wheel arch. Thankfully it was covered for its mot so passed but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a repair scheme to fix the corrosion?

ajamesc

Cut out weld in new anything else just buys you a few years

haz87

There really is no "proper option" other than to cut and weld.

Caddyshack

agree with above. Easiest way is to find a breaker with that bit in good shape and weld that in.

PaulinhoT

Same thing happened with my ST170, cut it all out and replace with fresh metal

James Brunt

Done some prodding. Wish I didn't. It's quite bad.




Left side after prodding




Led lenser for size comparison




Right side




Right side looking forward. Left is not quite as bad




Rust what fell under the car

Still drivable before I repair?

PaulinhoT

This was mine before the repairs.

James Brunt

Thanks for the pictures. At least I know it's repairable. Do you have any photos after the repair so I have something to work to?

Edit: just gone through your thread and seen the pictures. Really helpful!

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Very common this. My wifes focus was rotton here too. I just welded some plates over the holes.

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

Yes very common, it's caused by the fabric arch liners which hold the water. Bad design!