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Proper way to repair rust in engine compartment?
I’m going to bring my car to the shop soon to have the “hell-hole” area repaired and I was wondering if there is a right way to weld in the replacement metal? Should the shop butt-weld or lap-weld in the new panels or is there some other welding technique to use? What else should I make sure the shop does to ensure a good repair job?
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07-07-2006, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napa, Ca
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I did my own and I lap welded it all.
fast, strong, cheap and easy. Before:  After:  step by step on my car. I may even have templates for you... KT
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07-07-2006, 09:06 AM
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Thanks for the info. I'll bring the pic showing the location of the battery tray along so the shop doing the work will know where it goes. I only have two weeks of welding training and I want the job done right so I'm going to have someone with lots of experience do it for me. Hopefully I'll find a shop with competent people to do the work.
My car's hell-hole: 
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07-07-2006, 10:27 AM
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The PO of my car seems to have replaced the tray, but didn't do anything behind it. Now it has rust, besides, there is a hole in the fender (inside by tire). Any sugestions?
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07-07-2006, 11:55 AM
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