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LukeGSi
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Registered: 9th Dec 03
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10th Jun 04 at 18:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

When my XE is rebuilt im thinking of seam welding the engine bay before it goes in, is this worth while?? What is involved exactly and how much is it likey to cost?? Cheers
Greg_M
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10th Jun 04 at 18:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

involved, taking everything out the engine bay, welding metal over the bay, painting over top.

will stiffen up the stearing and handling. some transplant places swear buy it. doesnt need to be done tho. cost wount be much, id GUESS at £100-200
Doldy
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4th Nov 08 at 17:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I know this thread is 4 years old, BUT why would you weld metal over the bay to seam weld it? Im doing mine as we speak.
andyc1234
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4th Nov 08 at 18:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

you just weld the seams. exactly what it says on the tin

 
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