[Truffle]

Had to have a flat changed so it was the first time the little plugs over the wheel bolts have been removed. Surprisingly, the heads on all the wheel bolts were corroding - rusty whitish powder and pitted. The shop said it was probably from the boat trip to North America - salty air/ water? I find that hard to believe, but something got in there and caused it ... anyone else seen this ? Pull out a bolt cover plug (use the little tool in the tool kit) and check. Makes me wonder what other little corrosion spots may be hiding unseen.

 

[Barchetta]

I had exactly the same on my sept 07 car.

I bought it as an ex demonstrator, the dealer changed the plugs before I collected it.

I have now spayed them with silicon oil, dont know what causes it, but i would sat its not the boat.

Rob

 

[neh321]

Had to have a flat changed so it was the first time the little plugs over the wheel bolts have been removed. Surprisingly, the heads on all the wheel bolts were corroding - rusty whitish powder and pitted. The shop said it was probably from the boat trip to North America - salty air/ water? I find that hard to believe, but something got in there and caused it ... anyone else seen this ? Pull out a bolt cover plug (use the little tool in the tool kit) and check. Makes me wonder what other little corrosion spots may be hiding unseen.

The crap some dealers come out with!
All cars are shipped in the hold of the ship, which is like a massive multi-storey car park. NO cars are shipped on deck and if there is any sea-water damage then the ship must be unseaworthy and the authorities would want to know about it and why!!

 

[SiJ2000]

LOL, too true

Rusty bolts are quite common....

 

[schoolhousefred]

I had exactly the same on my sept 07 car.

I bought it as an ex demonstrator, the dealer changed the plugs before I collected it.

I have now spayed them with silicon oil, dont know what causes it, but i would sat its not the boat.

Rob

Hi Rob,
I notice you said you "spayed " your bolts. Does that mean you neutred them? Cheers!

 

[Barchetta]

lol,well a nut is a nut after all schoolhouse.

 

[schoolhousefred]

lol,well a nut is a nut after all schoolhouse.

I guess I asked for that! Are we even now? Cheers!

 

[SKIDOO]

Hi Rob,
I notice you said you "spayed " your bolts. Does that mean you neutred them? Cheers!

Your back on form again SHF ! LOL

 

[schoolhousefred]

Your back on form again SHF ! LOL

As lousy as my jokes are, I am trying my best. Have a great day!

 

[Redimps]

I put cooper coat in my caps, just the job.