Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover

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Fri 15 Aug 2008 17:58
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - tmt
Hi.

I have a 306 (1.6), and the rocker cover appears to have surface rust all over it.

Is this a fairly rommon issue? Is it safe to keep running the car with it? Or, would it be advisable to get the rocker cover replaced as soon as possible? If so, where is the best place to source one from?

Thanks!

Edited by Pugugly on 15/08/2008 at 20:41

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Fri 15 Aug 2008 21:03
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - Victorbox
Now this is a rusty rocker cover! (photo about half way down) www.vodc.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3098 Don't forget surface rust here will take many years if ever to cause an issue and on the inside its as good as new as its covered in oil.
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Sat 16 Aug 2008 10:06
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - steveo3002
its not a problem...just leave it unless the looks bother you
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Sat 16 Aug 2008 13:45
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - tmt
Thanks for the peace of mind also, steveo3002!
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Sat 16 Aug 2008 13:44
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - tmt
Wow! That looks like it's corroded shut! Well, this one's not that bad, that's for sure.

Thanks for the peace of mind!

Edited by onlyone-jc on 16/08/2008 at 13:44

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Sat 16 Aug 2008 14:00
2001 1.6 rusty rocker cover - Chrome
Onlyone-jc

One thought and I don't know how long you have had the 306, has your car been one of last summer's flooding victims?
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