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Wheel housing member

Wheel housing member

Some weld joints on the car may be MIG brazed, with brazing material of bronze wire. An MIG braze can be identified by its yellow colour. Always replace an MIG braze with another MIG braze.

Warning

Repairs to MIG brazing using conventional welding methods and normal filler material are forbidden. Cracks can arise which can impair performance in a collision.


To remove


1. Drill out the spot welds.


2. Grind away the welds.

Warning

Repairs to MIG brazing using conventional welding methods and normal filler material are forbidden. Cracks can arise which can impair performance in a collision.


Some cars : Note that the seam welds are MIG brazed.

3. Lift aside the wheel housing member.


To fit


1. Straighten and grind all surfaces which are to be welded.

2. Apply welding primer to the surfaces that are to be welded.

3. Fit the part in place and secure with some clamps.

4. Weld the part in place.

Warning

Repairs to MIG brazing using conventional welding methods and normal filler material are forbidden. Cracks can arise which can impair performance in a collision.


Some cars : Note that the seam welds must be MIG brazed.


5. Grind the welds.

6. Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

7. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.

8. Apply underseal after painting. Use Terostat 9320.

9. Apply rust protector after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.