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Repair 2 small holes in floor

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  • 26-02-2020 8:33pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭


    Over the last few weekends I've been trying to remove the seat from my W123, one of the 4 mounting bolts was seized so I kept on applying WD40. The bolts go from the seat frame to a bracket welded to the floor and and the nut is held onto the bracket via a clip, with a captive nut on the underside.

    I noticed the WD40 dripping onto the ground and saw that a previous idiot (not the guy I bought from I'd say) of an owner had used a much longer than standard bolt which was protruding through the floor. I'm unsure if it punched though as it was tightened, or if a hole was drilled for it!

    So now I have 2 holes in the floor and from what I can see the floor is still solid, maybe my efforts to loosen disturbed underseal over them. I applied rust stop. Given that it's in the seat bracket area, and the seatbelt clips into the seat itself I'm worried about safety.

    Obviously this needs a plate to be welded in and new underseal, but for a temp fix I was thinking to drill out the holes to clean the area (M8 bolt so use 10 or 12 mm drill), apply epoxy resin, and new underseal.

    What do you think of my plan, any other suggestions?

    For the underseal will this do?
    https://www.vinnybyrne.com/custom-aerosols-paint/rust-conversion-products/stone-chip-protection.html

    Pics show top and bottom of floor (with bolt still in place) - I got seat out but forgot to take pic, all looks very solid from top.

    Thank you!

    IMG-20200208-110925.jpg

    IMG-20200208-110858.jpg


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    If your only looking for a temporary fix just use a bit of chemical metal for small holes like that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    Hi, thanks. I'm not familiar with that, could you suggest a suitable product?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    xBzRABu


    This is the stuff, can be got in any autofactors.
    It's like blue tac but once it goes off it's extremely strong.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    Sorry for some reason I can't seem to post an image.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    Hi thanks, don't see any pics but I'll ask for it. Sounds like it it the right stuff!

    EDIT

    like this?

    s-l300.jpg


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    xBzRABu

    If you Google Cargo Quiksteel.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    See it! I'll look out for some.

    Thank you!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    dvKcPFi.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    At freaking last!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    At freaking last!

    Well done :) I'll try to get it locally and if not order it online. Hopefully get a dry weekend soon!


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  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Hi thanks, don't see any pics but I'll ask for it. Sounds like it it the right stuff!

    EDIT

    like this?

    s-l300.jpg

    Thats the same stuff, liquid metal.:)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    Thanks!

    Any thoughts on my plan and if this will work for underseal? I assume I'll need to remove the existing underseal a few cm around the hole?

    https://www.vinnybyrne.com/custom-ae...rotection.html


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Thanks!

    Any thoughts on my plan and if this will work for underseal? I assume I'll need to remove the existing underseal a few cm around the hole?

    https://www.vinnybyrne.com/custom-ae...rotection.html

    Rough sand around the hole, to give a key to the putty.

    When its hard you will still have to seal the area from moisture.

    Temporary seal, seam sealer, tec 7 or similar would do.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    Try your best, silicone the rest.


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