MG4 Inner wings

[Davn]

I was cleaning the car today and was cleaning under the bonnet or whatever it's called on a EV, I thought there was a lot of dirt on both sides, when I looked closer I could see daylight through both inner wings! Now I'm guessing these are ment to let water out? but are going to let dirty water thrown up from the wheels in? has anyone noticed these/asked a dealer about them?

 

[Ian Key]

I was cleaning the car today and was cleaning under the bonnet or whatever it's called on a EV, I thought there was a lot of dirt on both sides, when I looked closer I could see daylight through both inner wings! Now I'm guessing these are ment to let water out? but are going to let dirty water thrown up from the wheels in? has anyone noticed these/asked a dealer about them?

I'm still waiting for mine so have you any photos?

 

[Macadoodle]

It is weirdly 'open plan' in the front compartment, the tyres splash tons of water and road grime all over the place, covering the lower components like the air con comp and steering motor in crap.

The cups in the subframe where the track control arms mount fill up like mini swimming pools, I've doused mine in waxoyl, MOT failure in waiting if you don't keep an eye on it methinks.

 

[Davn]

I'm still waiting for mine so have you any photos?

It is weirdly 'open plan' in the front compartment, the tyres splash tons of water and road grime all over the place, covering the lower components like the air con comp and steering motor in crap.

The cups in the subframe where the track control arms mount fill up like mini swimming pools, I've doused mine in waxoyl, MOT failure in waiting if you don't keep an eye on it methinks.

Will have to check that?

 

[Rip Van]

That looks like a bit has broken off, in the second photo.

https://www.mgevs.com/attachments/img_20230212_144118-jpg.15141/

 

[Davn]

But both sides?

 

[Buster72]

But both sides?

Well if it is a bit broken off which I seriously doubt then my car has it on both sides. But now I am aware of it I will keep a check to make sure that it doesn't cause any problems.

 

[Macadoodle]

Well if it is a bit broken off which I seriously doubt then my car has it on both sides. But now I am aware of it I will keep a check to make sure that it doesn't cause any problems.

Exactly the same on mine so it's definitely part of the design. Does look rough as hell at first glance though

 

[Davn]

I may see if I can put some rubber to deflect it from the inside (still don't know what to call it)?

 

[Buster72]

I may see if I can put some rubber to deflect it from the inside (still don't know what to call it)?

Good idea. Please let us know what you actually did. Thanks.

 

[ting]

Yes I notice that as well, , and I also removed the under cover at the back and saw the end of the motor has rust ……

 

[Ayoull]

Yes I notice that as well, , and I also removed the under cover at the back and saw the end of the motor has rust ……

That'll be the inner CV joint casing that's rusted not the motor and is quite common on cars

 

[Jto]

Could these holes for the front grill auto open motor and connection rods just a thought.

 

[Davn]

Could these holes for the front grill auto open motor and connection rods just a thought.

Not quite sure what you mean?

 

[Jto]

On the long range they have grill that open and close as needed on the Short they are not fitted.

 

[Davn]

On the long range they have grill that open and close as needed on the Short they are not fitted.

I would have thought the holes too far away from the grills for them to be for that, can anyone with a long range confirm ?

 

[Buster72]

On the long range they have grill that open and close as needed on the Short they are not fitted.

That has nothing to do with the holes in the inner wing. Too far away.

 

[Macadoodle]

Looking at them yesterday, the odd shaped holes in the wheel arch inner plastic are there to gain access to some of the wing fixings, possibly to allow a quick wing swap after damage.
Unfortunately it allows copious quantities of road crap to coat those bolts, probably rusting them solid after a few years. Oh the irony ?

 

[Davn]

Looking at them yesterday, the odd shaped holes in the wheel arch inner plastic are there to gain access to some of the wing fixings, possibly to allow a quick wing swap after damage.
Unfortunately it allows copious quantities of road crap to coat those bolts, probably rusting them solid after a few years. Oh the irony ?

I think when it warms up a bit I'll remove the wheels and see if I can add some rubber over the holes