Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:50 am
Yes, you "can" get the same rust on both sides. That particular rust "pattern" is caused by water enetring therolled seam at the fender edge. In Europe and in section of teh northeast in teh USA....it is more prevalent that both sides rust....due to the road salt and the wear and tear on teh undercoating by the snow and ice.
However....in this country, having looked at probably more type 4's than most....it is quite prevalent to see cars without a speck of rust elsewhere....having the right hand panel rust line only. In 100% of those seen....either the filler connoector tube was leaking, or the 12mm vent hose was leaking....or both.
I have also verifed visually the way the damage is caused. If you have a leaking vent tube or connector boot....and then fill up....then drive....you will notice if you look for it, that there will be fuel seepage from the bootom seam of teh fender. Just a few drips....coming largly from the 13mm bolt at the very bottom of trailing edge of the fender.
This problem also happens mainly after the undercoating has aged...and develops all of the little cracks around flexible joints. Thats where the fuel leaks into teh seams. Ray
However....in this country, having looked at probably more type 4's than most....it is quite prevalent to see cars without a speck of rust elsewhere....having the right hand panel rust line only. In 100% of those seen....either the filler connoector tube was leaking, or the 12mm vent hose was leaking....or both.
I have also verifed visually the way the damage is caused. If you have a leaking vent tube or connector boot....and then fill up....then drive....you will notice if you look for it, that there will be fuel seepage from the bootom seam of teh fender. Just a few drips....coming largly from the 13mm bolt at the very bottom of trailing edge of the fender.
This problem also happens mainly after the undercoating has aged...and develops all of the little cracks around flexible joints. Thats where the fuel leaks into teh seams. Ray