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rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:53 pm
by xpress
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.
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:32 pm
by MarkyB
A picture would be a big help, there shouldn't really be any stress points on the shell.
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:47 pm
by xpress
Will get some pics. I heard its common!
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:53 pm
by MarkyB
Half way up it's common, at the bottom, less so.
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:11 pm
by xpress
bmcecosse, did you say you had cracks there?
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:21 pm
by bmcecosse
NO! If you have cracks - they must be properly welded up and/or new metal let in.
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:33 am
by rossrox
i think what you're describing sounds alot like what my car has... get some pics
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:45 am
by xpress
I think lot of old moggies have it.
Re: rusty cracks on bottom of b pillar
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:28 pm
by Ian46
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