[Healeys] BJ8 Rear quarter panel rust trap

[BJ8 Healeys]

I had to replace both my rocker panels and doglegs in May 1988 because of
excessive corrosion due to that mud trap.  After making sure I sealed the
seams of the new rockers with 3M body sealant, I am religious about flushing
out the dogleg traps each time I wash the car (I also flush out the lower
part of the rear and front fenders).  Keeping the debris out of there will
go a long way toward preventing corrosion.  I don't have any signs of
corrosion (yet) more than 100,000 miles later.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dan Stromquist
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:45 PM
To: 'Forum Healeys'
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Rear quarter panel rust trap

Has anyone got a good successful fix for the rear wheel well dirt/sand/water
traps immediately in front of and also behind the rear wheels down low.  I
thought about caulking heavy with silicon or the like but am worried I will
just create a cavity that holds and eventually traps more water and adding
to the problem.  Seems like these areas are always full of sand.

Dan