Rust found on engine & steering components

[jpmoonta Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jpmoonta]

Hi All
Had a look underneath the 150 the other day.
All OK until I looked though the bash plate under the engine.
There's rust on almost all engine, steering & suspension parts. ( not visible from above engine) It's a huge let down. I hate rust, let alone on a new car that has not seen beach or salt pans or anything bad.
Had the car inspected by Toyota dealer where I bought it & was told that it is normal & they all have it. I'm the owner of a $65K rust bucket!
Could be worth a look & please have your say if yours is the same.
I intend photoing it at the weekend.
JP

[sandole Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close sandole]

Re: Rust found on engine & steering components

Hi,
There is a Toyota dealer near my workplace, and from time to time I drop by and look under body as I like mechanical staff.

There are rust in almost every where bit by bit. - Yes, it is a brand new in their yard - IT IS VERY NORMAL!
It won't damage the performance or value of the vehicle.

When you have a chance, drive into mud, so you don't see the rust anymore. - That's what 4WD is for.

Have a good 4WD day. :lol:

[jpmoonta Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jpmoonta]

Re: Rust found on engine & steering components

Mine looks more like a rusty old ship under the engine area.
Not happy.
JP

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

Re: Rust found on engine & steering components

Trade it in on a Landrover.
They had an inbuilt feature that ensured there was never any rust on those under engine components. :wink:
The newer ones have done away with that feature however.

[Strider Member Find all posts View Profile Close Strider]

Re: Rust found on engine & steering components

Trade it in on a Landrover.
They had an inbuilt feature that ensured there was never any rust on those under engine components. :wink:
The newer ones have done away with that feature however.

Having previously owned a Disco I can confirm this feature was excellent at keeping rust at bay! Made a hell of a mess on the garage floor though

Cheers
Alan.