Strut towers rusty -- breaking up
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Most caravans that suffer in salt winter weather I imagine would have this problem after 10 years. Mine is not too bad .. hardly noticeable but I have seen far worse that were safety certified.
I do have welding skills so not afraid of doing it
Thanks for the tip about the kits from Chrysler !
I do have welding skills so not afraid of doing it
Thanks for the tip about the kits from Chrysler !
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Believe it or not Most caravans do not suffer from this condition. Just model years 1996-2000. Some are so bad the top of the strut starts to make contact with the cowl.
I believe the chrysler repair kits are to be put in with some kind of adhesive, but its a much better fix if you have access to a welder to weld them in.
I believe the chrysler repair kits are to be put in with some kind of adhesive, but its a much better fix if you have access to a welder to weld them in.
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SUBJECT:
NS Strut Tower Corrosion
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves correcting a corrosion staining, surface corrosion, or corrosion
perforation condition at the top of the strut tower/s.
MODELS:
1996 - 2000 NS Town&Country/Voyager/Caravan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut
and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender).
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect left and right strut towers for condition. If corrosion is present, perform
one of the following repair procedures.
NOTE: ANY UNDER HOOD LABELS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT DURING THESE
REPAIRS SHOULD BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO BEGINNING REPAIRS.
PARTS/MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05080009AA Strut Cap (Left Side)
1 Kit 05086513AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Left Side).
1 05080008AA Strut Cap (Right Side)
1 Kit 05086512AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Right Side).
11/2 - 2 Cartridges
Per Side
05083855AA Mopar Structural Adhesive
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
W-7804R 90-degree drill motor (PSE)
W-861 High-speed air cutter (die grinder) (PSE)
23-044-02 -2-
05016570AA Adhesive dispenser (MOPAR)
W-AK175 ACH Power set rivet gun (PSE)
REPAIR DESCRIPTION:
Repair A - Cosmetic corrosion removal and the application of corrosion
resistant materials and/or primers and topcoats.
Repair B - Corrosion perforation removal and installation of 1 or 2 new cap/s and kit/s.
NOTE: REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE INSTRUCTION
SHEET INCLUDED IN THE PARTS KITS.
NS Strut Tower Corrosion
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves correcting a corrosion staining, surface corrosion, or corrosion
perforation condition at the top of the strut tower/s.
MODELS:
1996 - 2000 NS Town&Country/Voyager/Caravan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut
and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender).
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect left and right strut towers for condition. If corrosion is present, perform
one of the following repair procedures.
NOTE: ANY UNDER HOOD LABELS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT DURING THESE
REPAIRS SHOULD BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO BEGINNING REPAIRS.
PARTS/MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05080009AA Strut Cap (Left Side)
1 Kit 05086513AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Left Side).
1 05080008AA Strut Cap (Right Side)
1 Kit 05086512AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Right Side).
11/2 - 2 Cartridges
Per Side
05083855AA Mopar Structural Adhesive
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
W-7804R 90-degree drill motor (PSE)
W-861 High-speed air cutter (die grinder) (PSE)
23-044-02 -2-
05016570AA Adhesive dispenser (MOPAR)
W-AK175 ACH Power set rivet gun (PSE)
REPAIR DESCRIPTION:
Repair A - Cosmetic corrosion removal and the application of corrosion
resistant materials and/or primers and topcoats.
Repair B - Corrosion perforation removal and installation of 1 or 2 new cap/s and kit/s.
NOTE: REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE INSTRUCTION
SHEET INCLUDED IN THE PARTS KITS.
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I had the left side done and it only cost me $175.00. call your local body shop they are well qualified to do this repair. I don't know how they did it(there is a repair kit for each side) but it looks very professional. I will have them do the right side when it needs to be done. I trust the repair they made.
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