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Check Strap
« on: 22 August 2014, 19:54:10 »


Would two (or four even) stainless steel 18mm Tek screws through the bracket into the A pillar an acceptable remedial?  :P

(Along with a new strap bush of course) 
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #1 on: 22 August 2014, 20:07:25 »
I don't see why Tech Screws wouldn't do a good job - It's decent material you are fixing to.  BUT, you will be making holes in a section which will need to be strong for the life of the car.  If that starts to corrode, bye bye check straps!  I'd be more inclined to get it welded and treated.  :y
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #2 on: 23 August 2014, 01:59:14 »
Stop throwing the door open ::) meantime get it welded :y
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #3 on: 23 August 2014, 08:03:04 »
weld is the best solution.
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #4 on: 23 August 2014, 09:57:02 »
Weld I'm afraid.

I'd certainly be concerned drill holes in part of the safety cell, and also remember there is loom up in that area.
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #5 on: 23 August 2014, 10:05:01 »
Quote from: jb on 23 August 2014, 08:03:04
weld is the best ONLY solution.
Fixed :y
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #6 on: 23 August 2014, 10:07:02 »
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 23 August 2014, 10:05:01
Quote from: jb on 23 August 2014, 08:03:04
weld is the best ONLY solution.
Fixed :y
Valerie Singleton would use double sided sticky tape
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #7 on: 23 August 2014, 10:14:06 »
Careful or you'll have Mr Opti in a lather ;D (much prefer Janet Ellis myself...)
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #8 on: 23 August 2014, 11:10:47 »
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 23 August 2014, 01:59:14
Stop throwing the door open ::) meantime get it welded :y

It's the SDS hammer drill action Check strap that's done it.  >:( Not my two months of careful ownership  :D
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Re: Check Strap
« Reply #9 on: 23 August 2014, 11:13:13 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2014, 09:57:02
Weld I'm afraid.

I'd certainly be concerned drill holes in part of the safety cell, and also remember there is loom up in that area.

That's what I was primarily worried about... all I'm worried about really... Weld it is then. Bugger. More money.  >:(
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