raddys Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does this look bad, the seller said it's only the petrol tank cover but my mechanic reckons it's the boot floor?? Any help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 If that's the state of the tank cover of be very wary about the rest of the underside of the car. It's not the boot floor I don't think no looks like that petrol tank cover. Is it a UK car or import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 it is 'only' the tank cover but as it's pretty much as bad as they come still attached to the car, I'd be having a very good look at the fuel and brake lines and general rear subframe corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Import, rest of the car looks very clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well you can satisfy yourself/your mechanic by taking out the spare and the boot tools and polystyrene pieces and having a good look around the boot but doubt you'll find any rust, certainly nothing like that. Is it a private sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You MUST get the car up on a ramp, and have a good look around underneath. It is possible that the rest is okay, as the tank covers can rot from the inside out, but it could also be an indicator of the general condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thats fairly common these days, the rear corners near behind the spats is a key area to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Also check the cross member that the rad sits on, they're prone to rotting as well. What's the tailgate like around the glass, fold the seal up as they rot there too. Definitely needs to go on a ramp for a proper inspection, i'd do that on any supra now if i were looking at buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow, looks like my old 1986 D reg' Mk3! The rear wishbones looked like Weetabix as well. Probably just as nutritious too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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