Rust repair works on my X300
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Rust repair works on my X300
Here I post some photos of the restoration work done on my X300.
Story goes like that: This is a Norwegian registered Jag. It has been exposed to harsh winter conditions and salt loaded roads and consequently developed some rust problems. Although not making much economical sense, I decided to give it a good overhaul in a specialist garage. Of course, rust damage extended to much more than the visible area, but I also took the opportunity to change all possible wear parts (shocks, springs, bushings, ball joints, etc). Crossbeam member was also replaced, as the existing one had too much rust damage. Special care was taken in all that related to corrosion protection: Wax was injected in all possible orifices, bolts and nuts were zinc treated and Tectyl 506 was applied as last layer.
Parts were sourced mostly from UK, but also from Portugal and Switzerland.
The repair took almost 2 months, without many interruptions.
Well, it is needless to say that works have extended much more than planned, but I’m quite pleased with the outcome. I leave here some photos for you to judge by yourself.
Story goes like that: This is a Norwegian registered Jag. It has been exposed to harsh winter conditions and salt loaded roads and consequently developed some rust problems. Although not making much economical sense, I decided to give it a good overhaul in a specialist garage. Of course, rust damage extended to much more than the visible area, but I also took the opportunity to change all possible wear parts (shocks, springs, bushings, ball joints, etc). Crossbeam member was also replaced, as the existing one had too much rust damage. Special care was taken in all that related to corrosion protection: Wax was injected in all possible orifices, bolts and nuts were zinc treated and Tectyl 506 was applied as last layer.
Parts were sourced mostly from UK, but also from Portugal and Switzerland.
The repair took almost 2 months, without many interruptions.
Well, it is needless to say that works have extended much more than planned, but I’m quite pleased with the outcome. I leave here some photos for you to judge by yourself.
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MountainMan (01-09-2015)
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Fantastic job. Your dedication and the lengths you have gone to is commendable against all the economic odds for keeping one of these cars on the road. We are very fortunate that rust and body rot is comparatively non-existent in our part of the world and is generally more superficial when it does occur. We don't fully appreciate what challenges it presents in other regions. This project undertaking is amazing!
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Kleman (01-06-2015)
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Great job, I'm almost done with mine, or the shop is, I'm just paying. I did get a British Autowood knob as well, great minds think alike. If they didn't do it, you should also look at the long steel brake lines that go from from front to back. I live in Boston and one of them rotted out this year from all the winters. Fortunately it happened in a parking lot, so it wasn't too exciting when the pedal went to the floor.
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Great job, I'm almost done with mine, or the shop is, I'm just paying. I did get a British Autowood knob as well, great minds think alike. If they didn't do it, you should also look at the long steel brake lines that go from from front to back. I live in Boston and one of them rotted out this year from all the winters. Fortunately it happened in a parking lot, so it wasn't too exciting when the pedal went to the floor.
Brake lines must have been done before my ownership, as they are replaced by what looks like copper pipeline (actually, not a very nice job, but well… they look like new).
Great minds think alike indeed! Judging by your avatar, do you also like watches? Don´t tell me that you also like fountain pens and that you found someone to offer the BA gear knob for Christmas! LOL.
It would be great if you could share some photos of the works in your Jag.
For me, it was an interesting project, as I was very involved on the activities. In total, I have more than 1000 photos detailing all that was done.
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Hi Graham,
Thanks.
Interestingly, to the point of your remark, the old crossbeam was PU filled. I’m not certain if it is original or if done at some point in time. Obviously, I did not want to find if the new one is also PU filled.
Regards,
Jorge
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I found the same the first time I went to repair one! The very early ones didn't have the fill but it was soon specified by the factory to reduce noise transmission.
Graham
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Kleman (01-07-2015)
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Brake lines must have been done before my ownership, as they are replaced by what looks like copper pipeline (actually, not a very nice job, but well… they look like new).
Great minds think alike indeed! Judging by your avatar, do you also like watches? Don´t tell me that you also like fountain pens and that you found someone to offer the BA gear knob for Christmas! LOL.
It would be great if you could share some photos of the works in your Jag.
For me, it was an interesting project, as I was very involved on the activities. In total, I have more than 1000 photos detailing all that was done.
Great minds think alike indeed! Judging by your avatar, do you also like watches? Don´t tell me that you also like fountain pens and that you found someone to offer the BA gear knob for Christmas! LOL.
It would be great if you could share some photos of the works in your Jag.
For me, it was an interesting project, as I was very involved on the activities. In total, I have more than 1000 photos detailing all that was done.
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Kleman (01-07-2015)
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In my quest to bring back the X300 to as new condition… Steering wheel was somewhat used and I found a brand new one in ebay decently priced.
What is missing to be nearly spotless?
What is missing to be nearly spotless?
- Refurbish the wheels. They are not bad, but since I’m at it… If I’m able to find some center caps, I may be replacing them as well.
- Replace the bulb on the third stop light (aftermarket, but quite ok) by a red led bulb. It is ordered. The actual one is clear color and becomes too bright.
- Repair small oil leak. It is a small crack in the sump, at the drainage bolt location. I’ll try with the “welding paste” on the next oil change.
- Passenger side window way too slow, nearly stopping on its way up. I’m not certain what can be done. All is tight and fit. Replace the motor, perhaps? I have to check here in the forum if others had the same problem.
- And the dashboard clock, which obviously is not functioning. I’m considering leaving it as it is, as I don’t want to risk sending it to repair.