f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

One of the rear arch lip protection strips was coming loose on my Turbo 2000 and to be honest I have been putting off looking at it as wondered if the dreaded tin worm was the cause.

Anyway after the dullest F1 GP of the year I decided to take a look and removed the protection strip. Cleaned behind it with a toothbrush (soft) and some water and lo and behold not a sign of rust. Then did the other side and that is the same... no rust.

I am pretty happy with that. The arches are as sound as thre day the car was built 11 years ago

Now do I bother reinstalling the strips? One needs replacing as for some reason it had split which was what was causing it to be loose at one end.

The Zohan

Hi,

Do you mean the inner plastic arch liner?
Also whilst you have it to bits it would be worth waxoyling or similar for peace of mind

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

No, the rubber strip that slots over the arch lip.

Yes going to treat the whole underside of the car - job for next week or so.

wr pete

iTrader: (1)

My new age had them, and like yours one had split so I just took them both off.

They prob protect the arch from stone chips, but lots of other car manufacturers dont use them, so should be ok without.

The Zohan

Yup, got it. In which case they have done a good job keeping the arches tidy. I would coat the arch with waxoyl-a-like and replace them over the top of it.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

Yes, tend to agree with you there. Will get a new one ordered.

JAutos

iTrader: (5)

they are £20 each from dealer, just bought mine

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

Cheers