Trunk support joint rust

free70 · 07-14-2018, 04:39 PM

I just noticed this rust on the inside of my trunk. Is this a normal spot for rust?

Car is a 2016 (2.5 years old). Anyone know the replacement part #'s, or what they're called?

TIA

cooltoy · 07-14-2018, 05:23 PM

Not normal for a garage kept car. Must be a water leak somewhere.

old guy · 07-14-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Not normal for a garage kept car. Must be a water leak somewhere.

you can see the drip mark on the seal

SouthArk370Z · 07-14-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by free70

... Anyone know the replacement part #'s, or what they're called? ...

Courtesy Parts has exploded views with part numbers and names.

Tractionless · 07-16-2018, 10:34 AM

Dry the area after car washes and rain if feasible.

free70 · 07-22-2018, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the input guys!

The part is Support Cylinder Ball Stud.

I did some more investigation to see if more parts were rusting in my trunk. The nut & washer that holds down the tail light assembly had a little bit of rust showing, so I took it off (this seems like a weird spot to be rusting).

This is what i found

Took out the tail light completely, and no other obvious rust spots.

I do find it odd that there are spots of rust right under where the weatherstripping would be. Again is this normal? Seems like water is somehow "climbing" up the internal part of the stripping?

Hmm a leak is concerning. Where could it be leaking from? Since there's weatherstripping I don't see how there can be much of a leak..

Latt · 07-22-2018, 11:33 PM

As mentioned above, open the hatch after washing the car and dry the entire area. There is always water there especially between the hatch and roof.

07-14-2018, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 10	Trunk support joint rust I just noticed this rust on the inside of my trunk. Is this a normal spot for rust? Car is a 2016 (2.5 years old). Anyone know the replacement part #'s, or what they're called? TIA

07-14-2018, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,989 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Not normal for a garage kept car. Must be a water leak somewhere. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

07-16-2018, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,357 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Dry the area after car washes and rain if feasible. __________________ Toys Not Tots

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07-22-2018, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the input guys! The part is Support Cylinder Ball Stud. I did some more investigation to see if more parts were rusting in my trunk. The nut & washer that holds down the tail light assembly had a little bit of rust showing, so I took it off (this seems like a weird spot to be rusting). This is what i found Took out the tail light completely, and no other obvious rust spots. I do find it odd that there are spots of rust right under where the weatherstripping would be. Again is this normal? Seems like water is somehow "climbing" up the internal part of the stripping? Hmm a leak is concerning. Where could it be leaking from? Since there's weatherstripping I don't see how there can be much of a leak..

07-22-2018, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Latt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30 Drives: 11 370Z Rep Power: 13	As mentioned above, open the hatch after washing the car and dry the entire area. There is always water there especially between the hatch and roof.