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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:24    Post subject: MOT failure Reply with quote

Hi all I'm looking for some info please. The Deli has failed it's test and it looks like it's down to corrosion on the inner wheel arches (I'll update this when I get the full report)
Can you buy and replace them and if so where is the best place to get them from please and how big a job is it?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 19:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lewis is the man for parts lisitings.

However - You may not like the price of Mitsu parts  Sad

As yet you don't know exactly what is specified being corroded.
If just wheel arches, usually patch them with pieces of 18/20 gauge sheet steel.

If its chassis section, then use 16 gauge steel.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 20:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wheelarches I suspect, would be advisories only, as not strictly structural. I suspect, as usual, it will be the section of "chassis" (box section) that runs past the wheelarch. Many have fabricated repair pieces for these, but is still often a ball-ache due to suspension mountings and other bits getting in the way.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:33    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine had the same issue last year, rust hole in the wheel arch. The garage just welded a small patch over it.
I'm not sure if there is a complete arch replacement, it would be overkill if it's just a small hole.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:30    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the ideas and comments, yes they are small holes on the inner wheel arches, not quite how the garage described them to me over the phone...lol
Vehicle fabrication already sorted, it's going in on Monday for welding.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

As Andy mentions the inner wheel arches are Chassis box sections.


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