jdm2003 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Well after a full engine rebuild and a trip for the MOT. looks like my zed is done, The mechanic spotted corrosion behind the kidney braces on the sub frame. I have removed the W brace and Rear Stays and found it to be rotten. I could make a plate and weld it? first though the fuel tank is right there, and even if i remove it I'm worried about the inside catching fire. The only solution I can think of would be to bolt a plate on. the other side is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Just remove it, not required, and should not be an MOT failure either. Looking at your images it should just fall off. Rust free "W" bracing and rear stay end brackets is all that you require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Cheers Alex, There is no where to bolt the rear stays to the chassis. all the bolds separated from there welds in the rear seal due to rust. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 That area where the rear stay fixes can easily be repaired either by fabricating and welding up or by welding in a repair section which I have in stock at the minute for both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 This area here to be repaired to take the rear stay. A very easy repair to a competent fabricator/welder. Even easier with a rust free OEM repair section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Cheers Alex. I'm just looking up how much work it is to take the tank out and the carpets and scrape all the Factory rust coating that can catch fire also.. I'm paranoid about fire after seeing some one on YouTube attempt the same sort of repair and set fire to the car. I would much prefer to us an original section and replace. What price can you do the parts for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Already have the stays and w brace. plus rust restoration and treatment kit. I dont think I'm going to get this done before having to pay for another MOT lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, jdm2003 said: Cheers Alex. I'm just looking up how much work it is to take the tank out and the carpets and scrape all the Factory rust coating that can catch fire also.. I'm paranoid about fire after seeing some one on YouTube attempt the same sort of repair and set fire to the car. I would much prefer to us an original section and replace. What price can you do the parts for? Absolutely no need to remove the tank etc. A competent welder with the right equipment will weld in the repair sections without the risk of fire. Oxygen/Acetylene welding techniques are no longer used for this type of welding, so no naked flames, which would be a fire hazard. I have done this job over half a dozen times in the shop over the years and as a guide it takes around 1.5 hours per side to carry out the welding, using an OEM repair section. PM received and replied to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Thanks for the repair sections @ZMANALEX. decided to take the safe but long route of removing the tank, need to get up the side of it. Do you like my Not Garage :D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 The Zed is fully repaired also took the extra measure of rust converting all the corroded metal and painted with mastic epoxy resin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Well done Alex, very tidy job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalas Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Which mastic epoxy did you use? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Zalas said: Which mastic epoxy did you use? Al. https://www.rust.co.uk/product/cat/custom-421-rust-proofing-body-primer-27 they do a whole kit etc. https://www.rust.co.uk/product/chassis-restoration-value-pack-black--159 Edited November 8, 2022 by jdm2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Passed MOT no advisories. She is not done yet lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalas Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Great to hear, I'm in exactly the same boat: passed last week with minor advisories (rust underneath front of car). Had to replace the y-pipe with a second-hand Cobra I got ages ago in order to get the lambda reading low enough due to splits around the flexi areas. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad350Zed Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Guys… I have a feeling I’m going to have the same issue with mine! @ZMANALEX do you still do these repair sections? I’ve picked up a Z as a bit of a project and I want to save it, sills are looking quite bad 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm2003 Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 would be good to see pics. mine was rusted up the side of the chassis support to so had to remove the tank really as wouldn't of been able to get in there and fix the new sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalas Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Pics are good! Makes me not feel so bad about the ongoing state of mine 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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