Pinn76 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Just bought myself my first Disco, but unfortunatly, the rust moths beat me too it and it's in need of a bit of welding. Lucky enough the boot floor has been done by the one previous owner, so that is one less common area requiring attention. However, the front inner wings do require some, well a fair bit of, welding. Is it easier to remove the outer wing compleatly rather than removing all the accessories (Airbox, ABS unit etc) compleatly from the inner wings? Also, Do I really have 8 seconds to remove the battery cables to avoid SRS warning light problems as I have read on other posts? As if my free time isn't rushed enough Edited September 5, 2009 by Hybrid_From_Hell Moved to Disco Forum for better responce - Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 May get a better responce here Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty94disco Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 hi pinn76 my rust disco adventures are listed on this topic http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=46513&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 and it includes a link to the photos i took while doing it. never heard of the 8 second rule before. Re inner wing a kit of parts can be got from YRM http://www.yrm-metal-solutions.com/page3.htm. see my photos for exasperation opps inspiration. if your doing the welding yourself invest in a an auto shield welding mask. good luck it's agreat feeling when the gumpy mot guy hands over the mot with a muttered not bad well do there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 It's a good idea to remove the outer wing, as it will make access easier, and there is bound to be some corrosion hidden away behind there too. i have just spent 4 hours tonight doing the rh side of my 300 tdi. i've got pics of the lh side in my members vehicle thread here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=43860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Can I suggest removing the outer wing is a must? Just done both of mine - in both cases the side of the footwell had a hole in it, which can only be accessed by removing the wing. I found the links and accompanying pictures referred to above most helpful - and they reassured me the car was not beyond repair! It's one of those "work slowly and methodically" jobs in the end. I don't think I could have done it properly without taking all the ancillary items in the engine bay out. Good Luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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