164

1968-1975 / Sedan / Sweden

Critical Body and Rust

Rear Wheel Arches and Spare Wheel Well

Symptoms

Rust in the rear wheel arches, around the fuel filler, and in the spare wheel well. Holes through the floor of the boot.

Cause

These areas are exposed to road spray and trap moisture. The spare wheel well in particular holds water if the drain holes are blocked.

Fix

Cut out the rust and weld in new panels.

Rear wheel arch repair sections are available.

Clean out the spare wheel well, drill out any blocked drain holes, treat with rust inhibitor, and paint.

Check the fuel tank while you're there, if it's rusty, replace it.

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Other known issues

Critical Body and Rust

Sills (Rocker Panels)

Visible rust bubbling through paint, holes in the sills, softness when you poke them with a screwdriver.

Common Body and Rust

Front Wings and Wheel Arches

Rust around the headlights, above the front wheels, at the base of the wings where they meet the sills.

Common Engine

Oil Leaks from Camshaft Seals and Gaskets

Oil weeps or pools around the valve cover, drips down the side of the block, or accumulates around the timing cover. You might also see oil on the bellhousing or clutch/flywheel area.

Common Engine

Carburettor Issues (B30A/E with Dual Strombergs)

Rough idle, hesitation, stalling when cold, uneven running, black exhaust smoke, poor fuel economy.

Critical Engine

Cooling System Neglect

Overheating, coolant loss, white smoke from the exhaust (head gasket failure), corroded radiator, seized water pump.

Common Engine

Ignition System Wear

Hard starting, misfiring, poor performance, backfiring through the carburettor.

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