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: Potential Bad Spot


riverchucky
12-12-2005, 03:24 PM
While doing a thorough cleaning job of the rig, I found a spot you guys may want to check for an accumulation of wet mud/dirt, leaves and possible 'rust through'.
Both front doors of my '05 LLY CC had an accumulation of the above just below the lower hinge in the fender well behind the little black flap (see attached photo). There is no way for this area to drain so it accumulates road dirt and leaves that fall behind the hood.
You'll need to open the front doors to access this area. I used a screw driver to hold the flap open while using a shop vac to vacuum the mud out.
Think it might be a good idea to drill a couple of drain holes, but they would clog up as well. Otherwise, I can't think of any other way to prevent the accumulation except by regularly checking these areas.

GMC2500HD
12-12-2005, 03:30 PM
Ya pretty common for that to happen..

NorCal 2500HD
12-12-2005, 03:55 PM
If you also peel back the inner fender you can get to this area as well.......little easier to clean as well.....i usually clean it out once a month.....

riverchucky
12-12-2005, 06:03 PM
Good to know some of you guys are aware of it! I can just see this area rusting out in the future.

phazar
12-12-2005, 08:51 PM
I sprayed it with rust check.

Thunderhead7
12-12-2005, 08:58 PM
Thanks for the info, I will keep looking at this area in the furture.

pepperidge
12-13-2005, 11:23 AM
While doing a thorough cleaning job of the rig, I found a spot you guys may want to check for an accumulation of wet mud/dirt, leaves and possible 'rust through'.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12314&d=1134418541

What about that dirt in the rubber door seal...you missed a spot...:D LOL