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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rich1977 on 23 March 2014, 13:41

Title: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: rich1977 on 23 March 2014, 13:41

Just been to start stripping my 90 spec kit off and so far no rust to bee seen just minimal amounts on arches where the rivets have been drilled. But I've found a hole in my inner arch that after some poking is about the size of 1"x1" can this be welded with a plate or with it being near the rear strut mount would it be a mot failure ?

Title: Re: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: Craigwilson on 23 March 2014, 14:54

just weld it up with a full bead, and coat it in red oxide and under seal and it will be fine for mot, I had to weld a huge piece on the inside of the strut where it meets the inner rear panel if you know where I mean?

Title: Re: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: rich1977 on 23 March 2014, 19:17

It's quite close to where the inner arch meets the floor

Picture of it here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=262270.msg2443424#new

Title: Re: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: Craigwilson on 24 March 2014, 12:49

clean it up and plate it, then protect it and you'll be fine

Title: Re: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: Wayne on 24 March 2014, 13:39

That will be fine with a plate over it and undersealed.

Title: Re: Rust on the rear strut mount inner arch
Post by: rich1977 on 24 March 2014, 15:41

Sweet thanks for the quick replies always good to get a second opinion