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    Default seam welding

    how much would i expect to pay to get me enigne bay seam welded think of doing a valver conversion so pricing it all up at the moment

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    Default do it u know it makes sense

    ive had a few quotes mate all seem 2 b around ?200 if i take it down there with the engine out

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    If your thinking of fitting a valver yourself then invest in a welder for about ?100 and practice a bit on some scrap metal then do it yourself...

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    STICH welding not SEAM welding

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    think he means STITCH

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    What is stitch welding?

    I'm clueless when it comes to welding, but want to save costs when I do me conversion, and want to tell people I done it myself.

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    stitch weld: weld an inch or so, leave an inch, then another weld.

    seam weld is a continuous weld no gaps. Apparently you dont need this/ott. I do tho :wink:

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    stitch welding is far better, in an impact there is still some room for crumpling etc. A seam weld in my eyes is far to strong and transfers all the force beyond that area to the next vulnerable bit where you are sat. The group A nova bible even only has stitch welding in and the abuse they get is far superior to road going versions.

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    cheers all how hard would this be to do ya self then and wots involved

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan
    stitch welding is far better, in an impact there is still some room for crumpling etc.

    pics of ians crash needed

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