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Bulkhead bottom bracket door pillar repair advice
MisterC:
As normal with Series vehicles the bottom of the door pillars on both sides are showing the usual signs of wear. I also noticed the bottom brackets which bolt to the bulkhead outriggers have seen better days. Still sound, but looking a bit, shall we say, corroded. I know that you can get the door pillar repair and bottom bracket, but I don't have a welder, nor can I weld, so I was wondering if you could just replace the bottom bracket, and if so can you do it without welding. Thanks in advance.
dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
Might be as well to get a local MiG-wielder to plate it. Any other repair won't have a great deal of strength, and for £ notes you should find someone to do it reasonably cheaply (a lot cheaper than replacing the pillar)
wookie_73:
Yes is the simple answer the whole bottom bracket assembly slides in (if your lucky) and bolts to the bottom door hanger.
MisterC:
Thanks for the replies. When I looked at new door pillar repairs and bottom brackets at Billing (didn't buy one), the bottom bracket was 'free' and looked like wookie_73 said, and slid in and lined up with the bottom door hinge holes. I just couldn't believe that 2 door screws/bolts, was taking the whole weight of the bulkhead on one side. No wonder they're swines to undo. Any further experiences/advice with this problem would be welcomed. Thanks.
Lee_D:
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My experience is that they are spot welded in but it's highly likely you may get it to drop out if it's that bad.
When I refit them they are welded in. As you say they carry a bit of weight. The door bolts go into captive nuts which are only captive on a spring which slides into place.
Heres some piccys from my last venture
http://www.lrproject.com/jlo/index.html
which may cast a little light..
Lee D
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