captainpugwash Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 hi.everyone,this is my first post on this forum so I hope that I am in the right section,my problem is that i have a small hole on the floor of my series 2a that has also spread to the gearbox tunnel also just a small amount , in fact pinhole size.I have been trying for months to find some one who doe's mobile welding and just when I thought I had found Someone he lets me down, so does anyone know of a mobile welder who can help,I am willing to pay for the privelage of his welding services.Cheers,Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bede Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Where are you based? It will help potential welders if they know your location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Panels are Ali remember.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Welcome! Always good to have more Series owners to keep standards up As Rob says, the panels should be aluminium (although my 109 had a bit of steel as the floor for the driver, evidently cut to fit). And as bede hints at - fill in your location, it will help people to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troddenmasses Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Does silicone sealant count as welding filler material? My old S3 was about 50:50 silicone:metal at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainpugwash Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 hi,I am located in the village of Ushaw Moor which is about 2 miles from Durham city centre.I don't think silicone sealant is classed as welding,but my first car(a mk 2 escort) had a front wing held on with bodge witch was painted over with underseal it came with 12 months mot. You live and learn don't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I take it you mean the floorwell? If they really are small holes. What about putting a bolt, with a couple of washers, in the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deej Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainpugwash Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 hi,i would have used a nut and bolt but the holes aren't big enough, by the way what's a PM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Personal Message. Due to your post count, probably not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 hi,i would have used a nut and bolt but the holes aren't big enough, by the way what's a PM? Making holes bigger is significantly easier than making them smaller ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hmmm, what size nut and bolt are we talking about? They make 'em pretty small you know What about pop rivets, they would also bung up a hole. I'm just wondering what your reason is to want to weld up such a small hole. Could it be that there's a large area of said small holes, rather like a paper doyley, and thus requiring a larger patch? As already mentioned, most of that area should be aluminium, and that is not widely known for being full of holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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