Common Bodywork and Rust
Boot floor rot
Symptoms
Boot floor rusts through. Spare wheel well fills with water. Electrical components in the boot (fuel pump, ECU on some models) corrode.
Cause
Boot seal failure, blocked drains, condensation from temperature changes.
Fix
Cut out and replace the boot floor section.
Check the boot seal and replace if perished.
Ensure drains are clear.
Budget $1,000-2,000 AUD.
Cost mentioned in fix
Budget $1,000-2,000
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