Welding Help Needed

sp00k · Jul 6, 2013

Hi all,

I'm reaching the end of my 200 TDI conversion

Is there anyone out there interested in a small welding job for beer tokens? I need my radiator mounts rewelded lower so that the rad pack fits.

blue beasty · Jul 6, 2013

Oldseadog is close to you. Might be worth sending a PM

sp00k · Jul 6, 2013

blue beasty said:
Oldseadog is close to you. Might be worth sending a PM

He is indeed but he's tied up at the moment and also has no welding equipment.

matchmetisse · Jul 6, 2013

Just cut the mounts off and drill holes into the cross member, using the rubber bushes, that is what i have done and you cant tell any difference!

sp00k · Jul 6, 2013

matchmetisse said:
Just cut the mounts off and drill holes into the cross member, using the rubber bushes, that is what i have done and you cant tell any difference!

Would that not lead to water ingress into the cross member?

matchmetisse · Jul 6, 2013

If it worries you fill it with waxoyl?

Dr_evil · Jul 6, 2013

Welcome to use my stick welder if you collect and bring it back

matchmetisse · Jul 7, 2013

sp00k said:
Would that not lead to water ingress into the cross member?

Just checked on the disco we are breaking, the rad mounts are drilled direct into the crossmember on them as well

sp00k · Jul 8, 2013

matchmetisse said:
Just checked on the disco we are breaking, the rad mounts are drilled direct into the crossmember on them as well

Might explain why so many make it to the breakers yard!

blue beasty · Jul 8, 2013

sp00k said:
Might explain why so many make it to the breakers yard!

Chassis has holes all over anyway....from new I mean

Hippo · Jul 8, 2013

blue beasty said:
Chassis has holes all over anyway....from new I mean

Dun't take long for the tin worm to get started and it'll soon be holier than the bible.

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matchmetisse · Jul 8, 2013

Disco 1 chassis are usually better than defender for condition.

Oldseadog · Jul 8, 2013

Might be able to get down to Washington within the next couple of weeks depending how things here progress.

Will get back to you soon.

pussa13 · Jul 9, 2013

How desperate are you? I live about 1 1/2 hours away could come up at a push. When I did mine I spent hours scratching my head after reading all the posts in here, cut out the 10mm re welded the brackets back on only to find the rad was 10mm to low, measure the rad first!

sp00k · Jul 9, 2013

I'm not desperate at the moment. I still have oterhs jobs to do. I decided to get some new engine mounts as mine have seen better days. I'm waiting on a new exhaust, rad and silicone for the intercooler pipes. So there is not shortage of other jobs to keep me busy.

I might get some help off one of the new members (LandyFox) who is near me with a welder - just we don't have a clue how to use it, but I'm sure I can sort something.

New rad is defo too high - I can't secure the bonnet on the central lock but I have the military clamps on the side so it's still secure. I would say it needs to drop about 20-30mm to be able to use the original 2.5D rad brackets. My plan is to drill and tap the top of the frame to put in some m8 threaded bar, that will do for the brackets on the top - can always spot weld these to lock them when the welder is here.

I've not had time to do much lately but I'm going to get it all measured up properly today.

sp00k · Jul 10, 2013

Hi Guys,

I had a few offers of help from members - thanks guys. Turns out one of my neighbours has all the gear, so he's going to do it for me tomorrow. It's getting quite exciting now as the end is in sight!

Cheers.

Oldseadog · Jul 10, 2013

Good news at last!

Landyfox · Jul 10, 2013

sp00k said:
Hi Guys,

I had a few offers of help from members - thanks guys. Turns out one of my neighbours has all the gear, so he's going to do it for me tomorrow. It's getting quite exciting now as the end is in sight!

Cheers.

I've been dumped before I've even started!!!

Actually my little Ferm welder is going tatty bye only to be replaced for a much bigger more appropriate one, a one that doesn't keep smoking

matchmetisse · Jul 11, 2013

Just cut em off!

sp00k · Jul 11, 2013

matchmetisse said:
Just cut em off!

Could do as a last resort, but I would prefer to use them. It means I can use the existing top brackets without any alterations.

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