Firewall Rust

[Dayvo]

Can that piece of insulation be removed and left off.

I guess so Pete it doesn't seem to serve any real purpose that i can see except hold moisture . I'm going to take mine off this weekend .

 

[gossie]

I intend to do nothing at this stage other than take a close look at that plate inside and outside now and then.
Next time we are out in the rain, I shall pop the bonnet and check how wet that insulation is.
If it's wet then I would leave the bonnet up in the garage, to dry out.

 

[stick3]

could you spray some rust preventive stuff in there

 

[Fu Manchu]

Can that piece of insulation be removed and left off.

It can be removed. Wear a mask. Also as I mentioned, it isn’t on all models after and including S2. It’s a messy job!

I haven’t installed a new one, or the one hidden behind the brake booster, instead adding to the internal insulation.

 

[Anthony121]

The part that rusts is not an expensive replacement part. It is about $180 to buy new but costs a shitload to assemble back into the car.

 

[DavesSV6Tonner]

I intend to do nothing at this stage other than take a close look at that plate inside and outside now and then.
Next time we are out in the rain, I shall pop the bonnet and check how wet that insulation is.
If it's wet then I would leave the bonnet up in the garage, to dry out.

I'm quite sure you'll find out if the insulation gets wet simply by giving the car a wash.
I just had a thorough inspection of our 2011 Series II SV6 and I can see where the insulation panel that spans from the strut tower down through under the booster has been getting wet. Had to clean out a shipload of leaves first which was made easier by removing the horn & bracket.
To my relief the panel appears as new as the day the car was built. Can even see the yellow QC paint dot still on the panel in behind the booster with my torch and inspection mirror. Times like these a good quality Borescope would be a great piece of equipment to own.

 

[lmoengnr]

Times like these a good quality Borescope would be a great piece of equipment to own.

You're right, they come in handy for many things. Just need to get a flexible one now.

 

[VS_Pete]

I guess so Pete it doesn't seem to serve any real purpose that i can see except hold moisture . I'm going to take mine off this weekend .

Can you do a how to please?

 

[Immortality]

Most interesting.

 

[lowandslow]

Fu - Send your story and pics to this guy.

https://autoexpert.com.au/

He loves tearing car companies apart.