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      09-26-2011, 01:14 PM   #1
ohnoyuji
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Winter Corrosion Harzard. Design Problem?

Last night, I opened the hood, looking at the Front Left wheelarch, I'm totally Shock with what I see there.

There are 3 open holes that are totally exposing outside contaminant going in the engine compartment!!!
These holes is right on the inside arch of the Front left wheel.
Each of these holes are 1 inch in diameter.
It looks like these holes are holding some kind of sensor.

In the harsh Quebec Winter environment and salt paved road, these three holes is definitely bad for corrosion!!

Has anyone find this is a bad design? or is it just me having this problem??

I'll try to take a picture, so you guys know where I'm talking about.
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