W124 - Some bodywork and 'plastic surgery'
From the previous episode of repairs and parts replacement, I have not been able to drive it due to the lockdown. I too cant bring Rhino home at the moment unless I put it on a tow truck. Taking advantage of the situation, Rhino was sent to a body repair shop for some rust repair, body panel adjustment, and refitting. This is a further repair from the first one that Rhino had which is detailed here . To begin with, there was rust that was found not too long ago on the front left fender. The metal piece that covers the charcoal can have corroded away. This could have been contributed by a leak on the wet battery that flowed down from the battery to the tray, to the fender, and lastly to the skirting base before leaking away. So that is one of the work. The trunk was replaced about 6 months ago but it was not properly aligned and after the replacement of the trunk weather seal, closing the trunk needed some force, which is not normal. Upon closer inspection, this is because the trunk doe...
