If you’re a mobile welder, or know someone who is, in the North East Kent area (Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Dartford), and are willing to work on a car while it’s on axle stands, please get in touch!
Hey Mate, Gutted for you. Maybe reach out to E46 groups there’s lots out there. Nick jupp is based in the south as you know as well. There must be someone who can do it. Don’t forget you have only just posted the Video. I’m sure you can get sorted. Stay Positive Dude it will come Good 🙏👍🙏
She's definitely a keeper just imagine how many others that have rusted out floors etc I'd get it done and see if once the weld is complete look into the a powder coat which means they would need your car on a lift to spray and heat the paint up never again in life will you need to go back to that part done deal
About the oil lamp. A common failure is the oil pressure sensor on these cars. (if you still have issues after topping with oil). Its an Easy fix for small money. About the EML, just another guess if it occurred after you tried to dismantle the exhaust, maybe you got a leak. Its often enough to get high emissions readings. About the ABS sensors. Very common is dirt in the connector housings. Try to clean them and if you have luck the problem is solved. Keep your good spirit. I really hope you can enjoy your nice car soon.
That's a sizeable hole 😳 How did the 1st guy miss it? Take the underseal off and see how far it goes back with wire wheel or flap disc. Probably double the size as rust usually creeps under. Strip seat and carpet out to check floor inside. That makes it easier to price Probably in the region of £300-500 as they will have to make a section of floor which isn't easy. Half to full day on it.
Gutting! Rust is a bastard. That's the thing about the UK... so many awesome cars going for cheap by global standards but most all of the cheaper examples will be rotten to a lesser or greater degree. Horrible stuff to deal with but hope you get it sorted. These things deserve to remain on the road. Best of luck!
Thank you! Technically I can't drive it, as it has no MOT and no Tax (which I can't get without the MOT). I'll be speaking to a couple of places I already found, hopefully will be able to figure it out.
How did you get on with your snapped bolt? I am stuck in the same situation on the brace, snapped an extractor in the hole trying to remove the snapped bolt. Absolute ball ache, I think I need someone to weld a nut on to it to remove now, yours is slightly better than mine as it’s protruding a bit from the bracket.
I’ve had no luck with the extractor either - broke my drill and a few bits in the process. Ended up picking up a second-hand brace, but now I’m stuck with the exhaust needing to come out for access, and one of the bolts just won’t budge. Looks like it’ll need some persuasion with an angle grinder at this point! Seems like a proper pain either way.
If you’re a mobile welder, or know someone who is, in the North East Kent area (Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Dartford), and are willing to work on a car while it’s on axle stands, please get in touch!
Hey Mate, Gutted for you. Maybe reach out to E46 groups there’s lots out there. Nick jupp is based in the south as you know as well.
There must be someone who can do it. Don’t forget you have only just posted the Video. I’m sure you can get sorted. Stay Positive Dude it will come Good
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Thank you for your support. Yes, will definitely reach out to Nick, hopefully he knows some one.
Haha, I’ve always wondered if it’s a good investment. You’ve earned a new sub, keep it up ❤
Whether it’s a good investment is still up for debate, but I appreciate the sub and the support!
Love your content
Kudos for doing all this on your drive!!..
Thank you!
Don't give up dude, you're almost there.
That is what I thought after the previous MOT 😅
Very good channel - keep it up!!!
Robert from Sweden🎉
Thank you!
@XenGarage91 Your welcome💪👌
She's definitely a keeper just imagine how many others that have rusted out floors etc I'd get it done and see if once the weld is complete look into the a powder coat which means they would need your car on a lift to spray and heat the paint up never again in life will you need to go back to that part done deal
About the oil lamp. A common failure is the oil pressure sensor on these cars. (if you still have issues after topping with oil). Its an Easy fix for small money. About the EML, just another guess if it occurred after you tried to dismantle the exhaust, maybe you got a leak. Its often enough to get high emissions readings. About the ABS sensors. Very common is dirt in the connector housings. Try to clean them and if you have luck the problem is solved. Keep your good spirit. I really hope you can enjoy your nice car soon.
Thank you for the advise, will check this out.
I no it's bad news but please don't give up
That's a sizeable hole 😳
How did the 1st guy miss it?
Take the underseal off and see how far it goes back with wire wheel or flap disc. Probably double the size as rust usually creeps under.
Strip seat and carpet out to check floor inside.
That makes it easier to price
Probably in the region of £300-500 as they will have to make a section of floor which isn't easy.
Half to full day on it.
Thanks for the details and for the price range, hopefully I can find a mobile welder in time. 🤞
Gutting! Rust is a bastard. That's the thing about the UK... so many awesome cars going for cheap by global standards but most all of the cheaper examples will be rotten to a lesser or greater degree. Horrible stuff to deal with but hope you get it sorted. These things deserve to remain on the road. Best of luck!
Thank you for the support, mate-hopefully, what they’ve found is the extent of it!
You’ll get there I know you won’t give up. What about taking it somewhere local to be welded?!? Good luck. 👍🏼🏁
Thank you! Technically I can't drive it, as it has no MOT and no Tax (which I can't get without the MOT). I'll be speaking to a couple of places I already found, hopefully will be able to figure it out.
How did you get on with your snapped bolt? I am stuck in the same situation on the brace, snapped an extractor in the hole trying to remove the snapped bolt. Absolute ball ache, I think I need someone to weld a nut on to it to remove now, yours is slightly better than mine as it’s protruding a bit from the bracket.
I’ve had no luck with the extractor either - broke my drill and a few bits in the process. Ended up picking up a second-hand brace, but now I’m stuck with the exhaust needing to come out for access, and one of the bolts just won’t budge. Looks like it’ll need some persuasion with an angle grinder at this point! Seems like a proper pain either way.
You really should be wearing safety glasses laying under a bolt you're drilling out 😳
Yes, I've been told to step up my eye protection game. I do need to get some goggles.