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Annie
16-03-10, 09:07 PM
Evening Guys,

Done a little work on the nova today.

Mot is due next week so replaced the disc's & pads today & sorted the binding prob out.

Also did a little poking & found a hole on the o/s/f wheel arch near the jacking point.

Put a little plate over it, Only my 2nd attempt at welding,.

Pretty pleased think im getting the hang of it, Just got to seam seal it now

A few pics ^^ :)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u62/Walshy-Sri/SUC53384.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u62/Walshy-Sri/SUC53386.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u62/Walshy-Sri/SUC53387.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u62/Walshy-Sri/SUC53390.jpg
General Baxter
16-03-10, 09:09 PM
does that not need fully welding ?
Benn
16-03-10, 09:10 PM
Good work. Think only sills need fully welding.
belly257
16-03-10, 09:11 PM
as above, would of looked better fully welded and im sure it will need it for mot
Annie
16-03-10, 09:11 PM
what do you mean?
Iain
16-03-10, 09:12 PM
Go all the way around the plate with a continuous weld, instead of just tacking it all the way round.
AlexW
16-03-10, 09:13 PM
I presume you didnt cut out the rusty metal behind it eather?
Annie
16-03-10, 09:14 PM
had to do small spots as it kept blowing holes even with the mig on lowest setting.
AlexW
16-03-10, 09:17 PM
had to do small spots as it kept blowing holes even with the mig on lowest setting.

Play around with the wire speed.

You should of also, even tho you only did spots, do them so there in a constant line.
my nova
16-03-10, 09:19 PM
did u clean the sealer of with a grinder if so thats why u blowing holes the metal is thin before u start its best to scrape the sealer of or a wire wheel on a drill. just trying to help
Annie
16-03-10, 09:21 PM
As I say only learning so wont be top work, Just need it to pass the mot & last another year then going to get another.

Thanks for comments & help.
General Baxter
16-03-10, 09:22 PM
blast the black sealer stuff all over it, the mot wont notice lol
draper
16-03-10, 09:25 PM
i thought all repair plates had to be welded 'properly' ?

i would anyway on mine
Annie
16-03-10, 09:26 PM
Been full of filler for the last 3 mots anyway, only patched it as the hole had got bigger. Once the sealer & black stuff is on it wont notice. :)