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262 / 264 / 265

1974-1981 / Coupe / Sedan / Estate / Sweden

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Critical Body and Rust

Sills (rocker panels) and inner sills

Symptoms

Rust perforations along the lower body, structural weakness, MOT failure.

Cause

Water and road salt sit in the sills. Drain holes block. The inner and outer sills corrode from the inside out.

Fix

If it's surface rust, treat and paint.

If perforated, the sills need cutting out and replacement sections welding in.

This is a big job requiring a welder who knows what they're doing.

Inner sills are load-bearing, don't bodge this.

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Other known issues

Critical Body and Rust

Rear wheel arches and spare wheel well

Rust around the rear wheelarches, bubbling paint, holes in the boot floor around the spare wheel.
Critical Body and Rust

Front inner wings and bulkhead

Rust around the strut tops, inner wing perforations, firewall rust near heater box.
Common Body and Rust

Doors and bootlid

Rust along bottom edges, door hinges sag.
Common Engine

Cooling system leaks and overheating

You'll notice the temp gauge creeping up, puddles of coolant under the car, or the heater not working properly. The engine may consume coolant without obvious external leaks.
Common Engine

Poor starting, especially when cold (B27/B28 with K-Jetronic)

The V6 is reluctant to start when cold, runs rough for a few minutes, or won't start at all. Once warm it's usually better.
Common Engine

Oil leaks from everywhere

Oil spots on the driveway, oily residue on the underside of the engine, falling oil level.
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