gmJake Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 As many of you know, my SSS is down because of oil leaks on the turbos. I found the easiest way to get to the oil lines was to remove the inner fender wells. It's easy. Remove a few plastic tabs and it came right out. What i didn't expect was to see this. Dirt packed in on the lower part of the fender under the inner fender well. My truck lives in snow country. I never expected to see that so take some time, pull the wheels and inner fender well and clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) I understand that. When I did rage my SS in the snow 05-07 I washed it down immediately when returning and wow, loads of sand in the most unexpected areas (for me at least) and the recieving areas (rear shackles, rear bumper, rear quarter panels etc). I remember washing my truck 3 hours after a bachelor party and started cleaning in my garage at 4am....No more does the SS see the snow. Leave it to the BMW generic. Edited October 14, 2012 by 03mass (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I understand that. When I did rage my SS in the snow 05-07 I washed it down immediately when returning and wow, loads of sand in the most unexpected areas (for me at least) and the recieving areas (rear shackles, rear bumper, rear quarter panels etc). I remember washing my truck 3 hours after a bachelor party and started cleaning in my garage at 4am....No more does the SS see the snow. Leave it to the BMW generic. Rich bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks for the kick in the a$$ to get me going, Jake. I've wondered how nasty those areas were getting but been too lazy to check them out. My drivers side fender well has a hole punched in it from something and I've been stressing over how big a pain it's going to be to get it out and replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I've cleaned that area in my truck as well and found it to be pretty dirty but not that dirty! Mine lived in California before I bought it and drove it up here in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blick05SS Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yea i have cleaned mine out it was pretty nasty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks for the kick in the a$$ to get me going, Jake. I've wondered how nasty those areas were getting but been too lazy to check them out. My drivers side fender well has a hole punched in it from something and I've been stressing over how big a pain it's going to be to get it out and replaced. It's really easy to do. I was shocked when i saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballincustoms Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yeah going to have to that soon I don't want rust forming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisn Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yea, I plan on pulling the fenders this week and cleaning/undercoating there. I am driving it this winter so prep is important Rich bastard Just because he has a BMW doesn't mean he is rich; I have an 01 3 series I bought for 5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Do you think undercoating would help after i clean it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) You can or not under coat. I had my old truck under coated when I bought it new. It didnt do anything, just a waste of over a grand. My new truck now isnt undercoated nor my wifes, and they are both fine, and easier to care for and clean.... As long as you keep it clean, and wash it once a week during winter you will never have a problem. Edited October 16, 2012 by Blown 346 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 You can or not under coat. I had my old truck under coated when I bought it new. It didnt do anything, just a waste of over a grand. My new truck now isnt undercoated nor my wifes, and they are both fine, and easier to care for and clean.... As long as you keep it clean, and wash it once a week during winter you will never have a problem. What i meant was the rubberized spray on undercoating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Me too. It sucks and doesnt hold up for crap. I will never use it or pay to have it done ever again. As long as you keep the underside and wheel wells clean you will have no problems. I havent with any vehicle I have had, my one car is 12 years old, no undercoating and not a spot of rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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