After removing the chainplate some scary cracks were found as well as hard corrosion, is very important check periodically the state of the caulking to avoid such situation. A small leak and probably the lack of oxygen after a few years can become a very aggressive combination to destroy the stainless
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Jordi & Ashley
corrosion in chainplates
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