How much does it cost to repair a rusty rear wheel?
$300-500 will fix it. Expect to return in two years, since the rust definitely will. Larger places will do this for you, but it will not be warrantied and you must be prepared to repeatedly “fix” it until you get rid of the car.
Is surface rust on undercarriage bad?
The undercarriage on your car is a structural component and is therefore required to maintain it’s strength in the event of a crash. Surface rust on this would not be a concern, but rust that weakens the overall strength would be a concern.
What’s the best way to repair a broken floor board?
Step 1 You’ll need to find which part of the floorboard is loose by walking over it and seeing where it moves. If the board is damaged and you can’t re-nail in the old holes, you’ll have to take the nails out with pincers and then lift the board to check for cables and pipes.
What do I need to replace tongue and groove floorboards?
If you need to remove a tongue-and-groove board you’ll have to cut through the tongue. And if you’re planning to replace it, you’ll need a square-edged board. If you’re lucky, you’ll find any pipes and cable runs already marked on the floorboards. If not, go over the area of floor you want to work on with an electronic pipe and cable detector.
How can I find out if my floor board is loose?
You’ll need to find which part of the floorboard is loose by walking over it and seeing where it moves. If the board is damaged and you can’t re-nail in the old holes, you’ll have to take the nails out with pincers and then lift the board to check for cables and pipes. Mark any you find on the board in pencil to show where they should go.
Why do my floorboards get creaky after a while?
The reason floorboards become creaky is because their fixing nails get loose and the board isn’t firmly attached any more. There are two ways to fix them depending on their condition.
How does rust get on the surface of a car?
Surface rust isn’t limited to the parts of a vehicle you can see. Exposed areas underneath a car are potential sites for rust. The most serious problems occur when rust gets beneath the car’s surface and within its underlying components.
Why does my unibody have a rusted out suspension?
Unibody cars that get driven frequently on salted winter roads can also develop the rusted-out suspension pickup points. This is the worst-case scenario for these kinds of clunks where the only real fix involves a trip to the frame shop where new metal can be welded on.
What to do if your car suspension is rusted?
If one point is rusted, the suspension point on the opposite side is probably also rusted. Your car may have rust in other places as well. At that point, you have to decide how much money you want to spend on a slowly self-destructing car. It may be time to send such a heavily rusted car to the great crusher in the sky—err, junkyard.
Why is the frame on my Ford Ranger rusting?
Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving 25 mph over a railroad track, the spare tire loosened from the vehicle without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road, looked underneath, and noticed nothing but rust where the frame for the spare tire was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.