🚗 Classic Fault — Toyota (1983–1987)
AE86 rust in rear wheel arches
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$200 – $1500 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Welder, grinder, rust treatment
📋 Overview
The inner rear wheel arch and surrounding areas rust from inside out, particularly on unrestored cars.
🩺 Symptoms
- Bubbling paint on rear arch edges
- soft spots when pressed
- visible rust perforation
🔍 Possible Causes
- Water trapped in arch folds
- blocked drain holes
- stone chip damage to paint
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Probe arch with screwdriver — hollow sound and softness indicates advanced rust
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Arch repair and rust treatment
65% of users confirm this fix worked (16 reports)
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