Thanks for the thoughts Larry. I am planning to chat with them about that when I pick it up later today. I'm planning to drive it a bit prior to taking it back to the repair shop. I want to be more certain of the weld holding. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] update on the cracked frame rail Hi Bill, I know the weld should be as strong as the base metal but I wonder if the addition of a piece of flat steel could be bolted over the cracked area? That would take any stress off the weld - but may be totally un-necessary. ;-) Just becomes an issue of what you;re comfortable with. Have a nice weekend - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>; "'Banned List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] update on the cracked frame rail > When I went to get the car, necessitating signing a statement to the > effect > that I was informed that the car was not safe to drive, the wife of the > owner [who does the front desk work] seemed surprised that I was going to > investigate having it fixed and not scrap it. I took it to the welders, > and > felt for a moment like I had tossed a live chicken into a pool of gators. > They drove it up on a rack over an open bay and 4 welders descended > [literally, they had to walk down stairs] on the RF tire area with someone > checking it from every angle. I had talked with the owner about the > issue > of high strength and some poor welding in the past, and the critical > nature > of this for it to be my 'forever' car. A few minutes later the had > determined that they could indeed repair the cracks. It would take about > an > hour from getting the undercoating off and getting it cleaned up. > Estimated > cost about $55 - $60. A far cry from the top I would have been willing to > pay. Hopefully a good outcome, but I'll be watching that spot for a few > years. I rest easier tonight, and tomorrow I will try to figure out > transportation to get it back to the MB shop to have the numerous fuel and > vacuum issues addressed. Manfred made a huge difference with the sharp > eye > on the throttle linkages. > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL > > 1981 300SD 301k miles > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
