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EH / EJ

1962-1965 / Sedan / Australia

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Common Body

Boot Floor Rust

Symptoms

Rust in the boot floor, particularly the spare tyre well. Water pooling in the boot.

Cause

Water enters through tail-light seals, boot lid seal, and breather holes.

Fix

Treat minor rust with converter and sealer.

Perforated boot floors need panel replacement.

Reproduction boot floor panels are available.

Budget $500-1,500.

Cost mentioned in fix
Budget $500-1,500

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Other known issues

Critical Body

Structural Rust, Floor Pans and Sills

Perforated metal underneath the car. Soft, crumbling steel. Visible rust from inside the cabin (carpet lifted).
Common Body

Lower Guard Rust

Bubbling paint, perforation, and corrosion along the lower edges of front and rear guards.
Common Engine, Red Motor (149ci and 179ci)

Rear Main Seal Oil Leak

Oil drips from the bellhousing area. Oil accumulates on the underside of the engine and gearbox. Oil spots on the garage floor.
Common Engine, Red Motor (149ci and 179ci)

Worn Valve Guides

Blue smoke on startup that clears after 30-60 seconds. May also smoke on overrun (deceleration after highway driving).
Common Engine, Red Motor (149ci and 179ci)

Carburettor Issues

Hard starting, rough idle, flat spots on acceleration, black smoke, poor fuel economy, fuel smell.
Common Engine, Red Motor (149ci and 179ci)

Cooling System Marginal in Traffic

Temperature gauge rises in slow traffic, particularly on hot days. May push coolant out the overflow.
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