Peugeot Boxer Corrosion

[Williamrafferty]

Hi folks,

As above, my Peugeot Boxer 1.9td year 2000 has failed the MOT on corrosion.

The corrosion is in the top of the strut tower - both sides.

I have removed the Strut, the wing and the front bumper for improved access.

I have done some mig welding previously but now my age (62) and my health (Brain Tumour) are against me.

Even with the above preparatory works access is extremely limited.

I would therefore, be immensely grateful if someone with experience of this type of repair could advise how they went about it !

I was hoping to stitch / spot weld in new metal to address the issues but it seems that this is not acceptable for the MOT as they specify seam welding where a repair is made to an existing panel.

However, if the original assembly was spot welded in the factory - it is ok to spot weld / stitch in a repair.

My question is - am I correct in my understanding - or is spot welding a repair panel into the front suspension tower not acceptable ?

Many thanks for reading this far,

Will.

 

[colnerov]

Yes you are. If you're repairing at an existing panel join then you can spot, puddle or even seam weld it, if it's a repair in the middle of a panel then it has to be seam welded. As it's a structural area, I would be inclined to seam weld it.

 

[Williamrafferty]

Yes you are. If you're repairing at an existing panel join then you can spot, puddle or even seam weld it, if it's a repair in the middle of a panel then it has to be seam welded. As it's a structural area, I would be inclined to seam weld it.

Thank you for commenting and thank you for your advice, much appreciated !

 

[Wozzaaah]

Hi folks,

As above, my Peugeot Boxer 1.9td year 2000 has failed the MOT on corrosion.

The corrosion is in the top of the strut tower - both sides.

I have removed the Strut, the wing and the front bumper for improved access.

I have done some mig welding previously but now my age (62) and my health (Brain Tumour) are against me.

Even with the above preparatory works access is extremely limited.

I would therefore, be immensely grateful if someone with experience of this type of repair could advise how they went about it !

I was hoping to stitch / spot weld in new metal to address the issues but it seems that this is not acceptable for the MOT as they specify seam welding where a repair is made to an existing panel.

However, if the original assembly was spot welded in the factory - it is ok to spot weld / stitch in a repair.

My question is - am I correct in my understanding - or is spot welding a repair panel into the front suspension tower not acceptable ?

Many thanks for reading this far,

Will.

Unless the MOT regulations have changed:
Spot welds are acceptable where spot welds originally existed but any repairs which "cut into" panels must be continuously welded.
I.e. If you're repairing a hole in a sill using a patch, you can spot weld along the bottom flange, as per the original sill, but all other joints must be seam welded.

 

[Williamrafferty]

Unless the MOT regulations have changed:
Spot welds are acceptable where spot welds originally existed but any repairs which "cut into" panels must be continuously welded.
I.e. If you're repairing a hole in a sill using a patch, you can spot weld along the bottom flange, as per the original sill, but all other joints must be seam welded.

I get your drift, looks like it is going to be seam welded then !

 

[Wozzaaah]

I get your drift, looks like it is going to be seam welded then !

At least the MOT man will be happy.

 

[Williamrafferty]

At least the MOT man will be happy.