Cracked frame. :(

[txrocco@sbcglobal.net (ATS - Patrick Bureau)]

I had mine crack 2 years ago and I got it all redone, welding is not
sufficient you need to add plating back to prevent the welding to twist and
crack. I used the 4 points sub race frame as well. My shop guy used Avionic
Steel/Aluminum (cant recall which) and its real though to work why and
bend.. so I am sure it isn't going to break anytime soon.

see the tech note on the subject.
http://www.longcoeur.com/scirocco/Technotes/chassi/index.html


ATS - Patrick Bureau - txrocco@sbcglobal.net


=>-----Original Message-----
=>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
=>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Euroroc II
=>Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:10 AM
=>To: I am the Walrus
=>Cc: scirocco List
=>Subject: Re: Cracked frame. :(
=>
=>
=>Cracked my 8V this way and it was very difficult to find some one
=>to do the
=>repair. After welding I added a sub frame, Autotech 4 point, and
=>the repair
=>lasted about 6 years then recracked in the same place.
=>
=>-RGK-
=>
=>At 01:41 PM 12/9/02 -0500, you wrote:
=>>Grr.  So, I was replacing strut inserts and wheel bearings this
=>weekend to
=>>cure shudder felt in the steering wheel when going over bumps.
=>Also found
=>>a bent control arm on the drivers side, so I had to run down to the
=>>junkyard and grab an arm off a Rabbit. While I was under there, I found a
=>>crack in the drivers side control arm mount.  It is toward the
=>back of the
=>>horn, where it joins the body.  There is a doubler there, the crack
=>>parallels the rear edge of the doubler.  So, I bought a Techtonics lower
=>>strut brace a few months ago, but did not have the chance to put it on
=>>before now.  Threw that on, cranked the horns together with a come-along,
=>>(measured 27" between the center of the front control arm bolts,
=>>she wouldn't go any further) torqued the control arm bolts, and drilled
=>>and bolted the rear attach points for the brace.  Now I have to degrease
=>>and powerwash the area and determine if it is weldable.  Anyone had
=>>success with this repair, and maybe can suggest a good welder in the
=>>Seattle area? (Chris DeLong, if you're still on the list,  is your shop
=>>set up for stuff like this?) My baby is old, but I want to keep her
=>>running!
=>>
=>>I guess the moral is, if you don't have one already, get a lower brace
=>>NOW!  They're cheap (I paid $65 at a local show) and take only a
=>half hour
=>>to install!
=>>
=>>Dan
=>>
=>>
=>>--
=>>A burro is an ass. A burrow is a hole in the ground.
=>>
=>>          Now can you tell the difference?
=>>
=>>
=>>
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