Thanks for this video l just had to this bit there's a few things you don't need to do 1) you don't need to remove the bumper 2) you don't need to thrilled out the spot whales the pan can be easily caught with a multi-tool on a 90° plunge cut and maybe cut the corners with a drama because there are curve 3) spray the rubber undercoating on the pan before you weld it to the car 4) thrilled some holes on pan drain plugs so any liquid maybe can easily drain out
Great job! It came out really clean. The POR15 is a product used a lot in the NE to combat rust. I don’t think you will have any more issues you did a lot to seal up the trunk. Giving us DIY guys a lot of confidence to tackle new projects. Keep it up!
I was going to ask if the rust could have been sanded and POR 15'd over but after reading a post below where you answered that it had rust holes I'll just say.....well done. I'm no expert but it looks like a proper repair to me.
How did you install/remove the grommet (Floor Pan Drain Plug)? I have water in my trunk, but I don't know how to remove the plugs. I had to break 1 of the drain plug with a mallet. Thanks
Bought my s2000 three days ago in Tennessee and I also made the mistake of not inspecting battery corrosion. Rust at the left firewall corner and all the way to the strut tower. Hope it's just surface rust..Will take it to a body shop tomorrow for an estimate.
Order the new trunk pan and the two trunk pan drain plugs. I imagine it would be pretty expensive to have a shop do the replacement but it will probably be done well with the OEM part. When I asked around most S2000 shops actually just told me to go directly to a body shop.
When I was replacing my pan I did it very similar way, but I was replacing it with a used one, so I welded it on the same places where the spot welds were originally. You didn't mention if you applied the POR 15 also on the frame to protect it on places where you drilled the spot welds. Nice job.
Did you spot weld it back into place? I had no access to the inside of the frame rail. I didn’t apply POR 15 to the area which I drilled the spot weld but did apply the undercoating.
That came out really clean, nice job! I've only pulled the rear subframe on a car that I parted out but I imagine that would take another couple hours of work right? Were you doing anything else at the time or did you pull the rear subframe just for this job?It probably allowed you to get a clean shot at the last spot welds on each side above the swaybar as well.
Actually the rear subframe wasn't a big job, because I let it all the time on the jack under the car. So then I only jack it up and bolted back. I didn't have to fitted it on the place. Maybe one hour of work in total. And yes I was able then drill all spot welds from bottom. I flipped over my mint S2000 and I bought a cheap RHD. Now I'm converting it to LHD and replacing some rusty parts from the crashed one. Right now I'm welding back tail lights panel. photos.app.goo.gl/cCdG26qjDtVC2S6I2. I'm not a mechanic and most of the jobs I'm doing first-time (welding included). So will see how it turns out :). So far so good. Btw in your channel are the best S2000 DIY videos I have seen. Keep posting. When I discovered your channel it was like to find a treasure.
It might not have looked that bad on camera but there was actually a hole the size of a quarter. If the hole wasn't there I would have just sanded it down and used POR 15.
Need to do this to mine. Opened my trunk to a puddle of water took out the carpet and my trunk was filled. Filled with rust. How does the car drive since doing this?
I haven't noticed anything special since I've done the replacement. I haven't driven through much water and have mainly just beat on the car at the track. When I drive to the track I pack all my tools into the trunk along with two sets of front rotors and don't have any issues :)
I encountered the same issue, but didn't have the work space needed for major trunk pan surgery. Instead, I used a POR-15 rust repair kit to repair the damage and have not had any issues since. photos.app.goo.gl/5TDq6sR34w5MscAq2 To be clear, I feel that the full pan replacement route is superior (I always prefer things to remain as close to OEM as possible) but the repair kit is a good option for those on a budget or without the space for more extensive repair work.
Wow nice job dude! That is a pretty awesome alternative. I remember considering the rust repair kit but I passed on it for some reason. Now I wish I didn't. Did the reinforcement fabric work well for you?
Thanks, and yes the provided fabric worked extremely well. The repair is just as solid today as when it was first completed. I like your solution so much more, as repairs with OEM parts are always my first choice! :)
That was a great job, do you know the welder person and what he used to weld it up incase i ever have to do this? I have a family member thats a ironworker and his career is welding
For the $200 spent for mobile welder guy, you coulda bought a decent diy fluxcore mig welder. Learn/practice welding on some scrap metal, then have at it. Just reweld spot weld holes. Add a new tool and new talent to the garage.
My car was not as bad but I removed the sound deadtening with dry ice and sanded it down as it was only surface rust and coated it with under carage coating I do want to go over it with por 15 I'm not sure if that is the correct way of fixing the issue please give me suggestions
DIYGuys is it easy to pull all the carpet back? It's stored right now and covered. Been in Ontario it's whole life but from my knowledge, never winter driven.
Thanks for this video l just had to this bit there's a few things you don't need to do 1) you don't need to remove the bumper 2) you don't need to thrilled out the spot whales the pan can be easily caught with a multi-tool on a 90° plunge cut and maybe cut the corners with a drama because there are curve 3) spray the rubber undercoating on the pan before you weld it to the car 4) thrilled some holes on pan drain plugs so any liquid maybe can easily drain out
Great job! It came out really clean. The POR15 is a product used a lot in the NE to combat rust. I don’t think you will have any more issues you did a lot to seal up the trunk. Giving us DIY guys a lot of confidence to tackle new projects. Keep it up!
Thanks Chris!
Very interesting and nice to see how you managed the job. Thank you! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Marcel, will do.
Wow! Very clean video! I own a CR as well and you videos have a lot of information to make sure everyone’s S2000 is up and running.
needed this video. Just discovered rust in my trunk today.
warning: i have no idea what i’m doing but i’ll figure it out!
that’s how i go into most of my jobs.
I was going to ask if the rust could have been sanded and POR 15'd over but after reading a post below where you answered that it had rust holes I'll just say.....well done. I'm no expert but it looks like a proper repair to me.
Thanks buddy!
How did you install/remove the grommet (Floor Pan Drain Plug)? I have water in my trunk, but I don't know how to remove the plugs. I had to break 1 of the drain plug with a mallet.
Thanks
Awesome! My s2k needs this as well. Glad to see there is an oem option and that you were able to do the job yourself!
Bought my s2000 three days ago in Tennessee and I also made the mistake of not inspecting battery corrosion. Rust at the left firewall corner and all the way to the strut tower. Hope it's just surface rust..Will take it to a body shop tomorrow for an estimate.
Nice work! What area in CA are you we should try and hit some track events
I'm located in the Bay Area. What about you?
Thanks so much for sharing! Great to know how much work is involved.
Dude you saved my day! I was about to have someone fix my old one. I am going to just order the new trunk pan and have them install it!
Order the new trunk pan and the two trunk pan drain plugs. I imagine it would be pretty expensive to have a shop do the replacement but it will probably be done well with the OEM part. When I asked around most S2000 shops actually just told me to go directly to a body shop.
When I was replacing my pan I did it very similar way, but I was replacing it with a used one, so I welded it on the same places where the spot welds were originally.
You didn't mention if you applied the POR 15 also on the frame to protect it on places where you drilled the spot welds.
Nice job.
Did you spot weld it back into place? I had no access to the inside of the frame rail. I didn’t apply POR 15 to the area which I drilled the spot weld but did apply the undercoating.
photos.app.goo.gl/yjIWEHSDkYmqd4Hk1 here are some photos. I removed rear subframe.
That came out really clean, nice job! I've only pulled the rear subframe on a car that I parted out but I imagine that would take another couple hours of work right? Were you doing anything else at the time or did you pull the rear subframe just for this job?It probably allowed you to get a clean shot at the last spot welds on each side above the swaybar as well.
Actually the rear subframe wasn't a big job, because I let it all the time on the jack under the car. So then I only jack it up and bolted back. I didn't have to fitted it on the place. Maybe one hour of work in total. And yes I was able then drill all spot welds from bottom.
I flipped over my mint S2000 and I bought a cheap RHD. Now I'm converting it to LHD and replacing some rusty parts from the crashed one. Right now I'm welding back tail lights panel. photos.app.goo.gl/cCdG26qjDtVC2S6I2. I'm not a mechanic and most of the jobs I'm doing first-time (welding included). So will see how it turns out :). So far so good.
Btw in your channel are the best S2000 DIY videos I have seen. Keep posting. When I discovered your channel it was like to find a treasure.
Damn..! That's a proper rust repair!
The short version is probably just sand the rust down as it didn't look that bad.
It might not have looked that bad on camera but there was actually a hole the size of a quarter. If the hole wasn't there I would have just sanded it down and used POR 15.
DIYGuys ah I see it now that you mentioned it @0:16 You're taking really good care of a rare CR; props to you man! Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do my best.
Bro I’m learning so much from ya thanks for the vids
Nice! Its always a pleasure watching your videos!
Thanks
Need to do this to mine. Opened my trunk to a puddle of water took out the carpet and my trunk was filled. Filled with rust. How does the car drive since doing this?
I haven't noticed anything special since I've done the replacement. I haven't driven through much water and have mainly just beat on the car at the track. When I drive to the track I pack all my tools into the trunk along with two sets of front rotors and don't have any issues :)
Was it corroded? Looked like surface rust maybe?
Oh yeah. If you look closely you will see a hole in the trunk pan (not the drain holes)
DIYGuys o lol. Well nice work
Wow, you will be the next Billman soon
nah chill
Hi were did u buy the baggage pan ?
Manly Honda
You are so underrated, you should have more views and subscribers. So sad :\ Short nice and sweet videos. I like it 2-5minutes :D
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I encountered the same issue, but didn't have the work space needed for major trunk pan surgery. Instead, I used a POR-15 rust repair kit to repair the damage and have not had any issues since. photos.app.goo.gl/5TDq6sR34w5MscAq2
To be clear, I feel that the full pan replacement route is superior (I always prefer things to remain as close to OEM as possible) but the repair kit is a good option for those on a budget or without the space for more extensive repair work.
Wow nice job dude! That is a pretty awesome alternative. I remember considering the rust repair kit but I passed on it for some reason. Now I wish I didn't. Did the reinforcement fabric work well for you?
Thanks, and yes the provided fabric worked extremely well. The repair is just as solid today as when it was first completed. I like your solution so much more, as repairs with OEM parts are always my first choice! :)
A nice alternative indeed!
This looked tough. Job well done.
Now, is there utility in the rest of us replacing the drain plugs if we don't have rust?
Not sure!
Great videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
That was a great job, do you know the welder person and what he used to weld it up incase i ever have to do this? I have a family member thats a ironworker and his career is welding
No I found the guy on criagslist and he even said that he didn't bring the best welder for the job.
Wow lots of work, are you missing your OEM exhaust tips?
Yes. I snapped the bolt holding each on in when I removed them because rust. Haven’t fixed it yet...
For the $200 spent for mobile welder guy, you coulda bought a decent diy fluxcore mig welder.
Learn/practice welding on some scrap metal, then have at it. Just reweld spot weld holes.
Add a new tool and new talent to the garage.
nicely done as always.
Thanks!
Well done! Thank you!
nicely done!
Thanks!
If you put sealer on the vent in the trunk also, that is where water gets in.
I've read that is one of about four ways that water gets in the trunk. Now that I've got this all fixed up I'll have to check the car for leaks.
Great vid
Thanks
My car was not as bad but I removed the sound deadtening with dry ice and sanded it down as it was only surface rust and coated it with under carage coating I do want to go over it with por 15 I'm not sure if that is the correct way of fixing the issue please give me suggestions
POR 15 would be perfect for your use case. I don’t think they even recommend trying to remove the rust.
Very scared to check this on my 19 year old ap1. Yikes!
Let me know how it goes. I'd be worried if you're on the east coast.
DIYGuys is it easy to pull all the carpet back? It's stored right now and covered. Been in Ontario it's whole life but from my knowledge, never winter driven.
Yes it’s easy but just annoying to deal with the little clips. You will probably break a few but they are easily replaced...
DIYGuys well I will let you know what I find soon. I'm excited to see.
Do you have the part number for that trunk?? It’s hard to find it
Part number is in the description.