XC70 Subframe

[SignumGB]

Funnily enough I asked Canadian Tire here to do an underbody corrosion spray... as well as peeing in the wind! **** poor job they did, infact did they even?

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by SignumGB

Funnily enough I asked Canadian Tire here to do an underbody corrosion spray... as well as peeing in the wind! **** poor job they did, infact did they even?

Doesn't look like they did a great job. In fact, I can't really see any evidence of any treatment!

If you do get a new subframe, make sure you get the car properly treated underneath. You'll end up in the same predicament in future if you don't. I know its not your fault, but they really did do a **** job.

Sadly, its not going to be a cheap fix. I don't know how long you plan on keeping the car? A new sub frame, plus fitting and getting it undersealed professionally with a decent product like fluid film would cost you around $3,000+

I don't think you'll have much luck finding a second hand subframe in decent condition. Salt eats cars alive over there! Its worth a try, but I'd be doubtful.

[SignumGB]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

Doesn't look like they did a great job. In fact, I can't really see any evidence of any treatment!

If you do get a new subframe, make sure you get the car properly treated underneath. You'll end up in the same predicament in future if you don't. I know its not your fault, but they really did do a **** job.

Sadly, its not going to be a cheap fix. I don't know how long you plan on keeping the car? A new sub frame, plus fitting and getting it undersealed professionally with a decent product like fluid film would cost you around $3,000+

I don't think you'll have much luck finding a second hand subframe in decent condition. Salt eats cars alive over there! Its worth a try, but I'd be doubtful.

Only here for say another 18 months before coming back to the UK, so I am inclined to leave as is. Spent money getting the PCV replaced and other bits and pieces... Got a hole in the exhaust and rear trailing arms need doing also... The exhaust Ill get a muffler repair guy to sort it as Volvo here were wanting $7000 for a whole new exhaust system!

Apart from the above, the car runs great. Had it for almost 6 months now.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by SignumGB

Only here for say another 18 months before coming back to the UK, so I am inclined to leave as is. Spent money getting the PCV replaced and other bits and pieces... Got a hole in the exhaust and rear trailing arms need doing also... The exhaust Ill get a muffler repair guy to sort it as Volvo here were wanting $7000 for a whole new exhaust system!

Apart from the above, the car runs great. Had it for almost 6 months now.

Fair enough. Its not worth spending that money if its not being kept long term.

[Georgeandkira]

Find a subframe
treat for rust
swap in