Disaster!

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Alan 480
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Re: Disaster!

Post by Alan 480 » Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:59 pm

Jay-Kay-Em wrote:
Tue Feb 08, 2022 4:49 pm
jifflemon wrote:
Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:09 am
Jay-Kay-Em wrote:
Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:44 pm
I have weld repaired subframes before - and the jury is out if that is allowed
"officially" you can't weld repair a subframe. I say officially, because my argument is "how the hell are they constructed?"
Yeah, my viewpoint entirely. However, Mr. DVSA he say :

5.3.3. Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc.

Unsafe modifications include:

welded repairs
• the use of excessive heat to highly stressed components
• modifications likely to affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle

I chased in a small repair section to the Mk2. When done properly, ground flush and powder coated, there's no way of knowing. I challenge any MoT tester to spot where!

Case by case basis really, based on the skill and confidence of the welder and the ability of the MoT tester to spot it.
aye if they are a welded construction originally then fair comment.

I guess it refers to the 'pressed' part, I've seen the pressed section press through with your thumb :(
Alan

480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1

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