22-01-2014, 02:23 AM
(22-01-2014, 01:58 AM)Curt Wrote: Doesn't sound like that rust you found would be too hard to sort out at all, 306s are generally good for rust. However, yes, there are other areas to look out for. I wouldn't say avoid that one just because of that, but if you find any more from the below, then beware...Thanks a million man
First of all and usually most severe, is inside the rear quarter where the seatbelts mount. This is very common on the older cars without an arch liner in place... Again, it's not hugely major but it's something to bear in mind, as that is something that will need attention if present. If caught fairly early, won't be too bad, but some have been known to need a lot of rot cutting out...
Next place I'd look is at the front, underneath, by the front of the chassis rails. I've seen a few go around here, quite commonly caused by people jacking the car up incorrectly.
Then at the front, the O/S engine mount cradle has a tendency to go.
Other than that, the main common failings would be electrics... Central locking faults etc, usually caused by the door looms. Also check the rear beam for excessive camber, which can point to failing mounts/bearings. You can pick a replacement beam up fairly cheap, but a lot are going to be going the same way nowadays.
Then it's just usual car stuff to check really.
Have a look through the guides section, there's bound to be more info in there which would be of use.
