My fantastic find (warning: graphic content)

[gldgti]

I bought a Mk1 LS years ago and someone had repaired the corroded through brake pipe with a bit of fuel hose and 2 hose clamps!! True!!!

OH YEAH! now thats what i call dubbing.

[mikinoz]

So my plan of attack, considering I have 0 welding skill or equipment will be;

Find the main source of the firewall leak,
Seal that leak,
Make a plate for the hole on the floor and silicone down,
Find the penetrations that go throuugh the floor and silicone them from the outside,
Take an adult ed course in welding 101.

Car is SO noisy without any sound deadening or Carpets...

[XXX-1.8T]

if u need a hand speak to Jules!

[dubsweeper]

doesnt look that bad as far as an mk1 goes??

hey does anyone know of anyone who has actually fallen through the floor while sitting in the seat?

i did put my cigerette buts out through a little hole in my lc torana
i might just check my floor out and see if there is any rust there !!!

[Jarred]

So my plan of attack, considering I have 0 welding skill or equipment will be;

Find the main source of the firewall leak,
Seal that leak,
Make a plate for the hole on the floor and silicone down,
Find the penetrations that go throuugh the floor and silicone them from the outside,
Take an adult ed course in welding 101.

Car is SO noisy without any sound deadening or Carpets...

There's only one way to learn!

I didn't know how to weld either before last week. I still wouldn't call myself an expert, but it got the job done!

[gldgti]

mik - please DO NOT USE ANY SILICONE SEALANT ON YOUR CAR!

i hope thats clear. all who read this should now be informed!

silicone sealant (the clear stuff for setting glass in wood, etc) does NASTY things to car bodies. it CAUSES and accelerates corrosion.

if you are going to seal something on a steel body, use a neutral cure sealant (like sikaflex, but there are many others).

that is all.

good luck with your rust repairs!

[16v_kid]

i think the LS get wayyy more rust then the gls...

good luck with rebuild..

cheers

[16v_kid]

also watch out so the brake line doesn't rust up..on my old mk1 the brake lines gave way lol while we were driving...it was so scary lol lucky nothing happend.
we replaced the lines the next day.

but i can see someone already put copper brake lines in your which is a good thing.

I recommend all the mk1 owners to have a look at your brake lines asap.

cheers

[paulie71]

A couple of things here.

1. As has been stated before-not the first and certainly not the last Mk1 with LHS floorpan cancer.
2. It appears this was alrady identified by someone previously as the brake line looks like it was replaced.
3. Ideally get the sucker welded rather than silicone, more from a safety perspective rather than the evils of silicone (more on this sooner). In the event of a crash the silicone mounted plate may dislodge and cause some injuries to an unsuspecting front passenger. If you know someone who can weld they might be able to help-otherwise pay a few bucks with a boilermaker or ask around to find a reasonable priced smash repairer. I found a mate who did it for some cartons of beer and he did a great job.
4. Silicone. not all silicone is evil. If you use a neutral cure silicone, this will not affect your metalwork. Roof plumbers need to use silicone of metal roofs and gutters, this is what they use. I think Selleys All-Clear is neutral but again a proper job is advised unless you wish to trash the car very soon.

[pepperwhite]

that sellys all clear is horrible, i recommend avoiding it unless you want to get high off of the fumes.

regular grey roofing variety is ok although if its for a car just drop the extra beans for some sika, its stronger, stickier and paintable.

Good luck with that welding!