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Offline Jay

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wheel arch is gone
« on: 30 December 2007, 19:07 »
Hi all,

I need a new wheel arch because mine is rusted to feck, where could I obtain one of these and how hard are they to fit? I don't want my car to fail on something this silly.
« Last Edit: 30 December 2007, 19:11 by Jayton »
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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #1 on: 30 December 2007, 21:19 »
Would this help at all? If I cover the entire area inside the arch where it is rusting and paint the bits I need to?

http://websites.uk-plc.net/2012_Marine__-_Specialist_Tools__Products/Products/Rust_Treatment.htm
« Last Edit: 30 December 2007, 22:32 by Jayton »
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 11 May 2012, 17:49
But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #2 on: 30 December 2007, 23:54 »
if you can afford it take it to a body shop and get a wheel arch repair kit welded in, you need to cut the rot out if you can, no point gobbing it up as the tin worm will just come back
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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #3 on: 17 January 2008, 14:01 »
Where would I get these from and how much are they? Any ideas on how much they cost to fit?
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 11 May 2012, 17:49
But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #4 on: 17 January 2008, 14:08 »
front or rear arch? rear arch is gonna be a bodyshop job, if the fron it will be easier to replace the whole wing
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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #5 on: 17 January 2008, 20:34 »
rear wheel arches both need replacing.
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But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: wheel arch is gone
« Reply #6 on: 18 January 2008, 12:37 »
Thats a lot of work mate, your best bet is to go to a good bodyshop who does this knid of repair work.
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