Repairing battery acid damage (Lower radiator support and frame rail)

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Nerdmobster

Discussion Starter · 6 d ago

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Kind of followed this post - Lower core / radiator support replacement Write Up
I found that a band file worked a lot better then the drill bit OP used for the spot welds.

Pulled the whole front end off a boneyard mk2.

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Then taking out bad part.

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Nerdmobster

Discussion Starter · #2 · 6 d ago

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After removing all the spot welds, the frame rail is cut

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After doing the same to the donor piece compare the two.

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Cutting frame flush then test fit new piece

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Nerdmobster

Discussion Starter · #3 · 6 d ago

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Tacking it in

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Adding more welds

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Next up is grinding down welds and adding plates. Will update soon...

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Nerdmobster

Discussion Starter · #5 · 4 d ago (Edited)

AJ said:
NMaster, Props to you for saving your MK2!! Look at Por-15 rust treatment/converter.

Thanks! I will check that out.

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