Rear Sub Frame Grit Trap
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Rear Sub Frame Grit Trap
Cleaning up the undercarriage which I like to do on occasion on my cars as it is a good chance to check for loose hardware, missing fasteners or any other odd potential problems. In doing so on my XK8 I discovered a fair amount of dirt and tar coated road gravel which makes it stick trapped in and on the rear subframe. I would say enough to fill a cigar box from the sub-frame flanges and upper surface. Took about a half hour to get it off the flanges and out of the nooks and crannies. I would think where you have road salt and slush to deal with this would be a nice source of corrosion, and might warrant some attention to keep cleaned out.
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I just dropped the rear sub-frame of my 2004 XK8 Monday night and got it stripped down last night. It looked almost as good as yours from below but I was suspiscous of all those places I couldn't see. As you say they look like grit traps. I had nothing wrong with the rear end except it is a twelve year old canadian car, and I figured shocks and bushings are probably due. The attached picture will tell the tale. Parts in for blasting this morning, then I will repair that front rail and get it all powder coated. I am going to put a sealant of some kind between the subframe and the vertical triangle shaped piece when it goes back together.
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Melbec,
Are you aware that repair panels are available in the U.K. for just your problem?
I used one and it fit really well and is lot cheaper than replacing the whole sill.
Jaguar XK8 XKR (X100) Body Repair Panels Rear Half of Sill | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories
Are you aware that repair panels are available in the U.K. for just your problem?
I used one and it fit really well and is lot cheaper than replacing the whole sill.
Jaguar XK8 XKR (X100) Body Repair Panels Rear Half of Sill | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories
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malbec (02-04-2016)
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Melbec,
Are you aware that repair panels are available in the U.K. for just your problem?
I used one and it fit really well and is lot cheaper than replacing the whole sill.
Jaguar XK8 XKR (X100) Body Repair Panels Rear Half of Sill | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories
Are you aware that repair panels are available in the U.K. for just your problem?
I used one and it fit really well and is lot cheaper than replacing the whole sill.
Jaguar XK8 XKR (X100) Body Repair Panels Rear Half of Sill | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories
Many thanks.
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