bumper fit

[radiomark]

does anyone know if the rear bumper on a 240 is different between the saloon and estate models.ie can you fit a saloon bumper on to the estate.

[Mike_Brace]

Identical.

Mike

[radiomark]

Thanks mike,Ive seen a salvage saloon on ebay.Might finally be able to get the car on the road.

[penninepullman]

The only difference is the trim moulding (that clips to body, and 'sits' on bumper close to the body). It is of a flatter profile for estate (to allow tailgate to open). The moulding is in three parts, and is either black or chrome depending on model spec (GLE, GLT etc.). So make sure you retain your moulding; you may find you can leave it in situ to change bumper.

[Clifford Pope]

Actually there are several different corner moulding sections even within estates. Later ones are absolutely flat, like a boomerang, earlier can have quite a pronounced face towards the bodywork.

While you have the bumper off take the opportunity for a very critical inspection inside the slam panel. It is a notorious spot for insidious rust, and can completely rot away hidden behind that trim.
If you pull the fastening clips out (probably rusted anyway) you can blast preservative through each hole, as well as from underneath and inside the boot well.

[Alec Dawe]

or really.. metal preservative, I don't want to preserve the rust!

On this question, can you still get Waxoyl? I can't recall seeing it, but then to be honest I haven't been looking' Halfords used to sell it by the gallon, I used two whole containers on a Fiat 131 (notorious rust bucket).
Mine didnt rust, but it did leak little waxoyl stalagmites under all the drain holes if you parked it too long in the sun.. bit of overkill I think

[radiomark]

good idea,i think ill do that.
having a bit of a problem getting the tubular sections to fit in the holes.
looks like the previous bumper was hit and has twisted the metal slightly in the holes that the bumper fits into.
I tried hitting it very hard with a hammer and soft piece of wood but no luck.

Originally Posted by Alec Dawe

I used two whole containers on a Fiat 131 (notorious rust bucket).
Mine didnt rust, but it did leak little waxoyl stalagmites under all the drain holes if you parked it too long in the sun.. bit of overkill I think

I had a 1984 131 supermirafiori 4 door once, I think it came from Mars as there wasn't a spot of rust on it!

[Glen Morangie]

Originally Posted by Alec Dawe

On this question, can you still get Waxoyl?

I saw Waxoyl in Halfords quite recently IIRC.

Sadly I too have the dreaded rusty slam panel - even though I've had a can of waxoyl in the garage since before I got the car. Don't be fooled (as I was) by looking up under the bumper at sound metal - it's a hollow section, seemingly prone to condensation, and which must somehow miss the 'hot dip' at the factory.

[Mike_Brace]

Originally Posted by radiomark

good idea,i think ill do that.
having a bit of a problem getting the tubular sections to fit in the holes.
looks like the previous bumper was hit and has twisted the metal slightly in the holes that the bumper fits into.
I tried hitting it very hard with a hammer and soft piece of wood but no luck.

Try loosening the nuts holding the brackets onto the bumpers before fitting should allow the necessary movement for everything to align or even take brackets off and loose fit them first and then put the bumper back on.

Mike