ThreeSheds Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hi, After welding my way all around the RRC I recently got to the bit I was dreading - the body-mount that fits in the join between the inner-wing and the footwell which was almost completely rotted away. As suspected I had to cut away loads to remove it and am now faced with rebuilding the mount and surrounding area. Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge this mounting is not available as a repair piece and so I am going to use a YRM Metal Solutions Discover rear mounting point and modify it. Or have I missed a trick? It has occurred to me though, that it might be worth suggesting to YRM that they expand their range to include a repair for this area and so I was wondering how much of a market there would be for it? Is it just my RRC (oh and my Disco too) that have rotten brackets here or is the problem widespread? Roger (No connection with YRM other than as a customer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 since the old manufacturer of disco/rrc panels went west earlier this year, it would probably be beneficial for them to expand their range, maybe even approach some of the LR parts suppliers with a supply offer. will have to get underneath and check mine now - paranoia setting in...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 will have to get underneath and check mine now - paranoia setting in...... It's easier to spot from under the bonnet (with a decent torch).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 ahh, the ones at the back of the engine bay, by the downpipes? they look ok at the moment, will clean them and paint them up in the spring when i eventually get round to plating the inner wings up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 ahh, the ones at the back of the engine bay, by the downpipes? Yes - that's the one. Here is a photo of mine after being cut out: In need of replacement I think you'll agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I rebuild the body mounts each end of the door sills on my Discovery using box section and a hole saw. Maybe you can do the same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 ive replaced 7 of the 10 body mounts on mine funnily enough both my inner wing ones were fine the worst ones by far are the main 4 body mounts that hold the main tub down they were a nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 This was how i did the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Your not alone, my n/s one was gone on my L plate last year. My mate started to do the inner wing & it progressed into a big old job having to replace the body mount etc. I've been keeping an eye on the o/s one & it looks ok but my o/s inner wing is shot to pieces so when that gets done the mount will get treated & hopefully last a while. That should be the last bit of welding it will need for a while as I've been attacking every bit of rot over the last 18 months with boot floor the only thing that hasn't been treated or replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 That should be the last bit of welding it will need for a while ... Sorry - I shouldn't laugh I think that in my case, welding my RRC is going to be a bit like painting the Forth Bridge in that when I finish what I am doing now I just start going round again It's not that there is anything wrong with the quality of the welding (well - maybe some of it's a bit suspect ) or the material used in patching - it's the original material that worries me - I have never seen metal with such a propensity to oxidisation in my life* and it it now three years since I welded the original patch that started me on this odyssey so I fully expect the material surrounding that to be on it's way by now. As for the repair, fabrication from thick box section (as mentioned above) was my first thought, but I don't have any suitable steel and I don't have any transport (other than public which doesn't count** ) with which to get any, and I broke the centre-bit on my holes saw - so in the end I decided to buy the bracket. TTFN Roger * Actually that's a lie - Many years ago I worked on environmental testing to NATO standards, and we had a chamber which could do vibration/temperature/humidity cycling with added salt-water spray. In a couple of months that chamber could reduce brand new equipment to something that looks like it's just been fetched up from the Titanic! Obviously Land Rover never invested in such testing facilities ** Last night I went into Leeds on the bus to meet up with some mates - one hour and ten minutes for a seven mile journey . And they want to encourage us to use PT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Well I do own shares in hammerite, krust & duck tape..................what do I need to wield for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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