Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 12:30 AM Share Posted 16/02/04 12:30 AM Guys,I have found yet another possible annoying but minor problem with the XR. I have checked this on 2 others and it appears to be the same.When you look under the rear wheel well, on the side closest to the passanger door, you will notice the black sponge stuff that is suppose to act as a seal. Well mine has bubbled and will soon peel all the way off. On my brothers XR, his has already started to peel and in some places has come all the way off.I was speaking to other enthusiasts over the weekend after discovering it, and there thoughts are, it is suppose to act as a seal so no water can get in, reducing the possibility of rust and to cover up where the sheet metal joins with other sheets.This is not aftermarket sound proofing you can get but stuff taht the factory has put on.Guys, what are your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 16/02/04 02:35 AM Share Posted 16/02/04 02:35 AM pleasethat would help us compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100% Premium Donating Member Donating Members 641 Member For: 21y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: If it says ONLINE below, in front of the computer, if not, tearin' up some bitumen! Posted 16/02/04 04:49 AM Share Posted 16/02/04 04:49 AM Mine are lined with a layer of tyre rubber! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 05:46 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/04 05:46 AM pleasethat would help us compare. I have tried but the pictures will be difficult to see what I mean. Maybe Ill give the macro option on my camera a go. Will post em later on this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 07:29 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/04 07:29 AM Ok guys these are some piccies of the problem to show you what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 07:30 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/04 07:30 AM another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 07:32 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/04 07:32 AM I am sure that over time that when moisture and dirt builds up behind this stuff, rust is surely going to set in and /Start Ken Quote:"My Precious" /end Ken Quote, will be harmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief Member 166 Member For: 21y 5m 18d Location: Melbourne Posted 16/02/04 07:34 AM Share Posted 16/02/04 07:34 AM Will check tonight - wouldn't be suprised :hiwelcome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 16/02/04 07:38 AM Share Posted 16/02/04 07:38 AM Thanks for that, will check mine also..vik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 16/02/04 07:38 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/04 07:38 AM I had an AUII XR6 from new that had the same stuff sprayed over it from factory and in the 3 years I had it, the black stuff/seal was never a problem. No doubt I will be asking bout this at its service, and belive it should be properly done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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