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sogster:
My disco has got metal maggots in the usual places, but now there is a hole at the top of the wheel arch when you open the rear door. Does anyone have a clue if there is a replacement part or aftermarket product that can be cut in to fit as required???

All help greatfully recieved,

Sogster.

andyb:
No there is not a replacement panel. Most 4-dr RR have this same problem. Just grind out as much as you can and weld a patch over the top.

HTH

Cal:
Basically, patching is the easiest, or you can whack some filler in it for now...

There is a replacement panel, but it's for the whole outer section you can see with the door open - requires the 1/4 panel to be removed.

I was quoted about 10 hours a side for replacement.

See rear arch panel:

http://dca.dominohosting.biz/dca/mpsdb01.nsf/MainCatalogue!OpenForm&RestrictToCategory=Discovery:%20PANELS_CHASSIS%20SECTIONS

Not sure why the link isn't working - if you cut and paste it it should work - of not, try this and look it up under the Discovery panel/chassis parts:

http://www.mps4x4store.co.uk/about.htm

hobbit:
If the hole is near the seat belt mounting, it will need welding soonest, as if the belt is in use it may fail at a nasty moment

Also will fail an mot if like that

But as said, its not that hard to weld up, just need to clear away the gear around it inside and keep an eye on the outside for cooking underseal :wink:

Range Rover Blues:
10 hours my arse!  only if there is nothing left to weld it to.  If you remove the 1/4 panel you risk it not lining up again when you have finished.

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