rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar

Post by **xpress** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:53 pm

hi there. how do you deal with the rusty cracks on the bottom of the b pillar? it seems to be a stress point. in which case it's probably going to go again if welded/cleaned up?

i was thinking of jenoliting it and sanding it up best i can then sealing it with sikaflex or sealant.

Post by **MarkyB** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:32 pm

A picture would be a big help, there shouldn't really be any stress points on the shell.

Post by **xpress** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:47 pm

Will get some pics. I heard its common!

Post by **MarkyB** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:53 pm

Half way up it's common, at the bottom, less so.

Post by **xpress** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:11 pm

bmcecosse, did you say you had cracks there?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:21 pm

NO! If you have cracks - they must be properly welded up and/or new metal let in.

Post by **rossrox** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:33 am

i think what you're describing sounds alot like what my car has... get some pics

Post by **xpress** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:45 am

I think lot of old moggies have it.

Post by **Ian46** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:28 pm

These stress cracks appear only on 2door saloons and convertibles and are the result of continual slamming of ill fitting doors over a number of years. The cracks will have to be welded to cure but the ill fitting doors will also have to be investigated to stop any cracks reappearing.

Regards Ian

Morris Minor Owners Club

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