- 1. rear end repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Frank P. Marrone" <itswonderful@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 23:21:18 -0800
- During the removal or the Tiger rear end one of those bendable metal straps that hold the brake line broke off. I'm sure I can weld a new one on but I've heard that welding on the rear end tubes can
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- 2. Re: rear end repair (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 11:35:35 -0800
- Frank, I wouldn't think a small metal tab would be a problem with wire welding, but a welder should be consulted - looking at the job. As an quick fix, you might consider an "L" shaped bracket and a
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00153.html (7,411 bytes)
- 3. RE: rear end repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Theo Smit" <theo.smit@dynastream.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:38:48 -0700
- Alternatively, you could slit a piece of fuel line or vacuum hose, put that over the brake line to protect it, then hose clamp it in place against the rear axle. Best regards, Theo
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- 4. RE: rear end repair (score: 1)
- Author: itswonderful@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:19:32 +0000
- That was my initial gut reaction/idea. I'll do that if I can't come up with a more asthetically pleasing solution. I'm going to go ahead and take my MIG to it and see how it goes. Frank B9471116 --
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- 5. Re: rear end repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom Witt" <wittsend@jps.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 15:32:23 -0800
- I did the same things you did with sealant on the gaskets, shims (very light on the shims), backing plate, backing plate reinforcing ring and seal housing. I even used sealant on the bolts. My car i
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00162.html (7,391 bytes)
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