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Is it worth welding ?
lyndon:
I have decided to keep hold of my 200 tdi and want to convert it into a fishing wagon with a bit of a mod in the rear to put all my bits and pieces in.
My intention is to give her a coat of paint with a roller and fit a snorkel. However today I ripped the carpet up in the back and yes the rear floor has been replaced however I have found a couple of rust holes. One about 2 inches long next to the nearside wheel arch between the arch and the new floor panel in the small strip of body there. And two others one either side of the rear in the very corners where the wheel arch meets the floor and side walls. They are the same on both sides and about 2 inches square. I havn't pulled any of the other carpets yet.
The question is can these be welded, and if so how much am I looking at to get it done ?. How hard is welding could I teach myself to do it ?.
The other point is that the gears are getting sticky. 3rd is difficult to select occasionally and now first is really crunching. I have been told it might be the clutch, but I am worried its the gear box.
Now I guess this is eventually going to be a question only I can answer, but some educated comments wouldn't go amiss. She is a 1989 G reg one of the original 3 door blue Discos. I personally love the thing, but I have to look at it from a fiscal point of view. Is this worth getting the inside and outside of the body all welded up and painted and undersealed and having both the gear box and clutch done. I guess I am looking at at least £1000 for that probably more. The saving grace is the engine has been rebuilt in recent years and so should not let me down.
Comments please, do I get rid and replace her with something a little newer, or spend the cash. What would you do ?.
hobbit:
Welding is not hard to learn, got a good motor to practice on :wink:
You will need a mig welder though, an arc will just give you more holes
Try an oil change on the gearbox, might help ease the wear in the box
lyndon:
Thanks for that info. I was wondering about that. I have already changed the oil in it and it made no difference. Might try a synthetic oil next.
Leslie Henson:
--- Quote ---You will need a mig welder though
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Tsk! I beg to differ :evil: I gas weld, self taught, and I like to think I'm reasonably good at it.
Practise is everything, whatever type you choose. It just depends if you feel that spending £200 or more on welding gear is worth it.
Les. :)
hobbit:
True gas is best, but working round a plastic fuel tank, mig is safer unless you do a strip out, heat is a swine when you have a lot of underseal around, and cost for oxy gear is a lot more
Mig is a cheaper option, I like using gas myself, just depends on your setup
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