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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Dangit, My engine lid bracket cracked & fell off.

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 27 2014, 05:23 PM

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I seem to remember a thread about this very topic, but cannot locate it.

Any tricks to simply welding the bracket back on? Any suggestions "while I am in there" for further reinforcement?

I could see getting this wrong would cause alignment issues with the trunk.

Matt

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Sep 27 2014, 05:32 PM

Either replace it, or weld it back on then add two triangular gussets to strengthen it. I add the gussets to the new ones.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Sep 27 2014, 05:36 PM

Btw, I never open the lid without my hand on top of it. Flying open its what breaks them.

Posted by: cpavlenko Sep 27 2014, 06:37 PM

so true.

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 27 2014, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 27 2014, 04:32 PM)

Either replace it, or weld it back on then add two triangular gussets to strengthen it. I add the gussets to the new ones.

New ones are available?

Posted by: scotty b Sep 27 2014, 06:48 PM

QUOTE(matthepcat @ Sep 27 2014, 04:44 PM)

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 27 2014, 04:32 PM)

Either replace it, or weld it back on then add two triangular gussets to strengthen it. I add the gussets to the new ones.

New ones are available?

P343

http://www.restoration-design.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rd&Category_Code=914#P343

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 27 2014, 07:49 PM

Awesome! Thanks Scotty....although I must admit my cheap self laughs at the $25 price.