Landy Ally Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi i have bought 1988 defender 90 and found a hole in passenger side of seat/ battery box. What is the best way to repair this? Is is worth bolting on new one or trying to weld it, which i am new at ????? Cheers Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 You have two problems there - The seat box has suffered from electrolytic corrosion, and the 'B' pillar has rotted through. No need to replace either though - the seat box is alloy and a repair piece can be riveted on. The pillar can also be repaired in a similar way. The seat box sits on a seperate piece of metal that the door bottom contacts on - this is what the main strength of the seat belt relies on. You can unbolt and remove it, unbolt the seat box and move it forward to repair it, and while it's away from the 'B' pillar - repair that too. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinhollings Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 sure i have read this some where before this happens to them all over time, these links may help prices are here http://yrm-metal-solutions.com/page4.htm picks are there http://yrm-metal-solutions.com/page2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Ally Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Cheers for help guys!!! Another question where can i get 'B' pillar part from or whats it called ??? Thanks Ally Yes i put question on here 1st and while moderatore looking at it put it on another forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I've not seen a B post repair section, but fairly certain it wouldn't be to hard to repair that area. please read the pinned info at the top of this forums thread list, it will help you use the forum & Welcome to LR4X4.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early90 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 .......as Les says and maybe replace the sill too while you are at it. more pics here http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?topic=365443.0 and here http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?topic=364304.0 cheers,John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Tidy job there John Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Ally Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 cheers guys really great help. Yes i just had look at sill and it needs doing also. Cheers ALLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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