So I have an under body mount repair job for my increasingly costly car, before it can go through its MOT.
I paid one garage to do it, and they bodged it, and have refused to put it right. Although they have been generous enough to offer me my money back!
I'm now in need of a recommendation for this type of work in London?
Picture of the required repair avaiable here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gj1ktxzqqeedq ... e.jpg?dl=0
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Any suggestions gratefully recieved
Under Body Mount Repair
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Re: Under Body Mount Repair
Oh boy. I await other comments to be corrected, but I think that is terminal and requires a reshell - LB have them of course. Only 12 bolts.
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Re: Under Body Mount Repair
I would be surprised if that could not be fixed by building up layers with a carbon fibre and kevlar weave. It is after all GRP layers in the first place.
Cross lay the weave for added strength in different planes.
Cross lay the weave for added strength in different planes.
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Re: Under Body Mount Repair
That is one of the two body/chassis fixing points at the front - it really needs doing right. Mike Taylor has a good tame fibreglass expert! Because of the complexity of that area it may even be better to get a repair section bonded in.
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Re: Under Body Mount Repair
Thank you gentlemen. I've rented a ramp for Sunday. I will let you know how it goes!
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
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Re: Under Body Mount Repair
Be careful not to remove the spiders web! Being one of the strongest materials known, its holding everything together.
Nothing is fool proof. Fools are clever!