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1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:09 PM

found hole in the body uhhh
 
:barf: So i was sound deading with dynamat in the rear interior panel next the the rear passenger seat. After removing the interior panel and the speaker i noticed in 3 areas i could see the floor of my garage. pics :eyebulge: the holes are where the body panel adhere/ welded to floor panel

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps500d26ab.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps471d314d.jpg




http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps36e4f8d7.jpg

road dirt from bottom of panel.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...psa6261fed.jpg







http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...psa8b8127e.jpg



the white dot you see is my shop light led beneath car aimed directly at pinch weld directly below car
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps85cfd226.jpg



evidence water has been in the vehicle
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps464d8d94.jpg

plastic cilps holding rear passenger wheel well lineer also have salt water in them
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps47fa527e.jpg

arrow pointing to said hole
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps6e1a976d.jpg

Hanakuso 02-17-2013 05:12 PM

I'm guessing youre missing the rubber caps. I noticed a lot in that area.

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso (Post 740515)
I'm guessing youre missing the rubber caps. I noticed a lot in that area.


which rubber caps lol

Hanakuso 02-17-2013 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1strwdcar (Post 740524)
which rubber caps lol

Could you take a picture from the bottom of the car? I have my car up on jack stands right now so I can look at mine as well

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:25 PM

one sec

MannyO 02-17-2013 05:30 PM

These are the plugs...

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/57735149/BRZ/Plugs.jpg

...and this is where they go. Holes should be about a foot forward from the edge of the rear wheel well.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/57735149/BRZ/IMG_2312.JPG

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso (Post 740537)
Could you take a picture from the bottom of the car? I have my car up on jack stands right now so I can look at mine as well


updated and found more holes and lack of body sealant:brokenheart: :paddle::barf: :confused0068::(:(:(:(:(:(:cry:

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:44 PM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps0f4ec81a.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps1147b914.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...ps040d0272.jpg

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyO (Post 740552)
These are the plugs...

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/57735149/BRZ/Plugs.jpg

...and this is where they go. Holes should be about a foot forward from the edge of the rear wheel well.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/57735149/BRZ/IMG_2312.JPG

i have different holes and gaps im concerned with also i can see where you could have the same problem look at the gap between the pinch welds i bet you could stick something up that hole

MannyO 02-17-2013 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1strwdcar (Post 740580)
i have different holes and gaps im concerned with also i can see where you could have the same problem look at the gap between the pinch welds i bet you could stick something up that hole

O_O You've got me all paranoid now haha

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyO (Post 740608)
O_O You've got me all paranoid now haha

It appears to insufficient or total lack there of, body sealant and rust proofing

LeeMaster 02-17-2013 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1strwdcar (Post 740573)
updated and found more holes and lack of body sealant:brokenheart: :paddle::barf: :confused0068::(:(:(:(:(:(:cry:

What does Subaru expect? Rust the entire body early or what? I just dont get it.... Shame on you Subaru! :slap:

1strwdcar 02-17-2013 07:27 PM

Good thing i got the extended warranty ill prolly fix it myself. Good thing is 3m body sealant is white. Ill prolly go over with lizard skin after its cured

Tt3Sheppard 02-17-2013 07:48 PM

Ummm...potential long term damage?


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