s14a strut top rot - Drifting forum

owent · 09-08-2008, 12:44

hi guys, my 14 has developed some rot at the join in the strut tower, and i was wondering if plating it is ok from an m.o.t. perspective, or do i need to replace the entire panel as its kinda structural?

picture for illustration only

the seam at the top is where the rot is

Dunkz · 09-08-2008, 13:31

Could really do with a picture of your actual car to get a decent answer from anyone.

As long as its done properly it will be fine for the mot.

owent · 09-08-2008, 13:50

yeh i suppose, its only bout an inch long from the wing side, and only along the seam so might be able to grind it out and just re weldit i think

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owent touge runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ulverston, cumbria Posts: 226	s14a strut top rot hi guys, my 14 has developed some rot at the join in the strut tower, and i was wondering if plating it is ok from an m.o.t. perspective, or do i need to replace the entire panel as its kinda structural? picture for illustration only the seam at the top is where the rot is

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09-08-2008, 13:31	#2 (permalink)
Dunkz Garage LSD Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montrose Posts: 398	Could really do with a picture of your actual car to get a decent answer from anyone. As long as its done properly it will be fine for the mot.

09-08-2008, 13:50	#3 (permalink)
owent touge runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ulverston, cumbria Posts: 226	yeh i suppose, its only bout an inch long from the wing side, and only along the seam so might be able to grind it out and just re weldit i think