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9th May 2024, 15:16 | #1 |
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Strange object inside Sill section..
Hi all - I'm starting to cut away a section of rusty sill on the rear drivers side of my pre-facelift Rover and i'm a bit confused (not uncommon). There is a section right up against the jacking point that is not steel and is made of a soft glass fibre type material with a stiff backing, about 1cm thick (see pics). Is this meant to be there, i'm worried someone has been here before and this is some strange bodge. If it is, it has been done very carefully and very neatly. I'm hoping someone familiar with this area can confirm whether or not i should rip it out as i am worried it may be flammable when welding. On the other hand, maybe it is meant to be there, anyone have any ideas...?
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9th May 2024, 15:22 | #2 |
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Poor quality pics
Here are the pics again, hopefully better quality. Don't know why they are upside down though...
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9th May 2024, 16:28 | #3 |
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Looks like sound deadening material, removed during project drive
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9th May 2024, 16:50 | #4 |
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Yep that's how they come from the factory.
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9th May 2024, 17:08 | #5 |
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Thanks for that - i'll remove it carefully then and replace it after welding. Cheers, Phil.
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9th May 2024, 19:09 | #6 |
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Duhhh.. of course i can't replace it once it has been welded up...
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13th May 2024, 15:44 | #7 |
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