Cause of Burn Damage to Top of "Strut Cover" Trim Piece?
 

Hi, in my my 1983 280ZX 2+2, (non-turbo), both trim pieces in the back that seem maybe to cover the struts (?) have burn damage. What would cause this? When I get "new" trim pieces, what do I need to do inside the trim or under the car or ??? to prevent this?

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Thanks!

Hum... I don't see any pics, but the rear strut caps are prone to sun fade if that's what you mean.

Sorry, try now.

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hmmm, I dont think Iv seen it "burn" like that before.... odd.

not a normal occurence. PO did something weird to have that happen

So, when I get the car back from the mechanic and I start in on working on the interior, you don't think I need to add any insulation, any thing else underneath that part?

no, theres no reason for anything to be burning that from below.

a PO was doing something odd at some point

If I had to guess, I'd say someone was using a propane torch to loosen stuck bolts . . . although that's an odd place for that to happen. Maybe on a strut bar that used to be installed?

I'll have to ask PO. I don't think he knows, but he can contact his PO, who might know. It is odd. If I figure it out I'll update.

Maybe the PO's PO had a fire extinguisher there, and instead of chemicals, there was propane inside...

Juss get a new one? If there is a 280 out at the yard with a clean trim piece i'll grab it for you.


We must find our strut trim saboteur, this is a very confusing case of damage, my dear watson.

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Mr. Holmes, I'll happily work on the mystery, but if you find the trim pieces (same burn on both sides), I'd rather just get the replacements!

Lolzie Kay, I'll see if I can't find one out there in a few days, no real guarantees, they usually post their 280s on craigslist, and there are none on there =(