Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X

1972-1979 / Coupe / Sedan / Hatchback / Australia

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Critical Body

Floor Pan Corrosion

Symptoms

Perforated floor pans, soft metal, visible rust from inside (under the carpet) or outside (from underneath).

Cause

Water ingress through door seals and firewall, combined with road spray from below. The Torana's compact floor area means any rust quickly reaches structural areas.

Fix

Reproduction floor pan sections are available.

Cut and weld new metal.

Budget $2,000-6,000 for comprehensive floor repair.

Cost mentioned in fix

Budget $2,000-6,000 for comprehensive

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Other known issues

Critical Body

Rear Quarter Rust

Rust in the rear quarter panels, behind and below the rear wheels. Bubbling paint, perforation, structural deterioration.

Critical Body

Inner Guard and Chassis Rail Rust

Hidden rust in the front inner guards and the chassis rails where they pass through the engine bay.

Common Body

Windscreen and Rear Window Rust

Rust under the glass seals, visible as bubbling paint around the windscreen or rear window edges.

Common Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci)

Worn Bearings and Low Oil Pressure

Oil pressure drops below 25 psi at idle when hot. Knocking from the bottom end under load.

Common Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci)

Triple Carburettor Synchronisation (XU-1)

Rough idle, uneven running, flat spots, poor throttle response. The engine feels rough and unbalanced.

Minor Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci)

Valve Stem Seal Deterioration

Blue smoke on startup that clears within a minute. May also smoke briefly on deceleration.

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