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EH / EJ

1962-1965 / Sedan / Australia

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Common Body

Lower Guard Rust

Symptoms

Bubbling paint, perforation, and corrosion along the lower edges of front and rear guards.

Cause

Mud and water collect between the inner and outer guard skins. The curved shape prevents drainage.

Fix

Reproduction guard panels are available for the EH (less so for the EJ).

Professional repair involves cutting and welding new metal.

Budget $500-1,500 per guard.

Cost mentioned in fix
Budget $500-1,500 per guard

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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

Boot Floor Rust

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