Front Fender line holes gone

[hoodscoops]

I just had another thought concerning these holes. Why not spray the inside of the hole with foam insulation and then cover the hole with the T-REX tape I suggested? I would make sure there isn't any moisture in there, and if stones/pebbles are present, the foam should stop them from rattling! Actually, I think I might check into this possibility. Regardless of the method anyone chooses, I doubt it would hurt to fill the void, so to speak. Any structural/environmental engineers out there that know if there is spray that has soundproofing and insulation attributes? It could be a win-win situation! Glenn

that is worse. Foam will trap mositure and rust faster

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[glenng6]

He seems to be forgetting there is a load of unprotected metal under the car, admittedly the floorpan is undersealed in the UK. Mine went through it's first salty winter with minimal damage and I have treated it for the future and will keep an eye on it.

If you don't agree with him you are wrong unfortunately! I know a few other people like that!

No, I'm not forgetting anything. I don't know if you saw the post where I showed what I did to my two holes, and the only reason I did anything is because of all the chatter about plugging these holes. There are many alternatives to the problem other than spending a lot of money to solve a problem that shouldn't have happened at all. Now, there are all sorts of problems that can be caused by driving our cars in the Northeast during bad weather. I doubt they will happen to mine because it doesn't leave the garage if there is crap on the roads or they are wet. I've been caught in one sun shower in the 10 months I've owned it, and it has been hand-washed 3 times. I'm not very concerned about these issues, just trying to help out those who feel the need for a viable solution. Two or three feet of inexpensive tape I would consider a cost-effective solution. Even if it isn't permanent.

Gregs24,
The entire undercarriage of my car has been undercoated, and the majority of exposed undercarriage panels don't contain holes and cavities that will retain stones, salt, and moisture. Otherwise, this subject wouldn't be a thread! These side panels can and probably will do that over time.

fishinrich,
To answer your question. Yes I believe it will help. If you block the holes, the amount of moisture entering this space will be minimal if at all. And if you cover the holes and spray in foam insulation, how is moisture that can't get in going to be retained? I doubt much would happen because of thermal issues because those same thermal issues would likely occur whether the holes are covered or not.

Lastly, if anyone wants to address me, do it directly. Don't speak about me like I don't exist! If I care to respond, I will; if I don’t, I won't! Glenn

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Yeesh. There are some really sensitive people on this forum.

 

[glenng6]

Yeesh. There are some really sensitive people on this forum.

Sensitive or impolite?

 

[Gregs24]

No, I'm not forgetting anything. I don't know if you saw the post where I showed what I did to my two holes, and the only reason I did anything is because of all the chatter about plugging these holes. There are many alternatives to the problem other than spending a lot of money to solve a problem that shouldn't have happened at all. Now, there are all sorts of problems that can be caused by driving our cars in the Northeast during bad weather. I doubt they will happen to mine because it doesn't leave the garage if there is crap on the roads or they are wet. I've been caught in one sun shower in the 10 months I've owned it, and it has been hand-washed 3 times. I'm not very concerned about these issues, just trying to help out those who feel the need for a viable solution. Two or three feet of inexpensive tape I would consider a cost-effective solution. Even if it isn't permanent.

Gregs24,
The entire undercarriage of my car has been undercoated, and the majority of exposed undercarriage panels don't contain holes and cavities that will retain stones, salt, and moisture. Otherwise, this subject wouldn't be a thread! These side panels can and probably will do that over time.

fishinrich,
To answer your question. Yes I believe it will help. If you block the holes, the amount of moisture entering this space will be minimal if at all. And if you cover the holes and spray in foam insulation, how is moisture that can't get in going to be retained? I doubt much would happen because of thermal issues because those same thermal issues would likely occur whether the holes are covered or not.

Lastly, if anyone wants to address me, do it directly. Don't speak about me like I don't exist! If I care to respond, I will; if I don’t, I won't! Glenn

I didn't accuse you of forgetting anything - my reply you quoted above was not to you!

 

[fishinrich]

It's just a car.

 

[Zig]

It's just a car.

With what seems to include a revision first noticed, inquired, and requested by forum members.

 

[roadpilot]

No. I was balancing my checkbook, and the idea came to me.

Who the heck balances a checkbook? I haven't had to do that in 25+ years. Log into the bank or CU web site every day or two, look for fraudulent charges, log off. Banks and CUs send me a text message every time there is a debit > $0.01 as well. Welcome to the 21st century.

P.S. - I'm taking credit for the revision to the wheel well liners. I reached out to the Ford areo engineers for the S650 on this topic over a year ago. I posted their comments on these forums way back then.

P.S.S. - My DIY kit is holding up very well.

 

[Zig]

Who the heck balances a checkbook? I haven't had to do that in 25+ years. Log into the bank or CU web site every day or two, look for fraudulent charges, log off. Banks and CUs send me a text message every time there is a debit > $0.01 as well. Welcome to the 21st century.

P.S. - I'm taking credit for the revision to the wheel well liners. I reached out to the Ford areo engineers for the S650 on this topic over a year ago. I posted their comments on these forums way back then.

P.S.S. - My DIY kit is holding up very well.

Who the heck doesn’t use a checkbook? Now balancing is another story but yeah checks are the original digital currency.

pssst, how about requesting a numbered tsb?

 

[Gregs24]

Who the heck doesn’t use a checkbook? Now balancing is another story but yeah checks are the original digital currency.

pssst, how about requesting a numbered tsb?

Err me for one. Haven't written a cheque for years. Zero security is the main reason!

Many companies here will not accept cheques now for fraud reasons.

 

[roadpilot]

Who the heck doesn’t use a checkbook?

I keep a book of blank checks in the CC wallet I keep in my backpack, just in case I need one for any business still operating in the 1990's. But I don't maintain a paper check register - the bank does that for me. The checks show that account was opened back in 2002 ... LOL.

pssst, how about requesting a numbered tsb?

Only if I can get it personalized like my license plates ...

 

[Zig]

Err me for one. Haven't written a cheque for years. Zero security is the main reason!

Many companies here will not accept cheques now for fraud reasons.

Are electronic checks (transactions) the modern equivalent

 

[Zig]

I keep a book of blank checks in the CC wallet I keep in my backpack, just in case I need one for any business still operating in the 1990's. But I don't maintain a paper check register - the bank does that for me. The checks show that account was opened back in 2002 ... LOL.

Only if I can get it personalized like my license plates ...

That’d make it easy to remember, just don’t limit it to only one. Dear dealer, can you check my car for the roadpilot tsb? Or more like the tunica-diyvan-roadpilot fah (fender aero hole) tsb.

 

[Gregs24]

Are electronic checks (transactions) the modern equivalent

You do post some drivel

 

[Zig]

You do post some drivel

I get my bank to write the check and send the money, not a fan of that auto pay (let them withdraw the funds) method.

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