McPherson dome in Typ 43 Audi 100 corroded..

[Per Lindgren]

robwill2 at wxs.nl wrote:

> Per /Listers,
>
> > One solution could be to get fresh metal from a junked California car.
> > There are several listers residing in California.
> But in that case: a cut-out part from a Cal junk-car
> cannot be used as a welded-over capping; it will have to
> be let in...

That is of course 100% correct. I know of a guy that had to buy a cap for
his '78 Opel Commodore, this replacement was to be welded in. The strut on
his car went through the top of the dome due to rust. This happened when he
had to panic brake to avoid hitting a deer in the road.

>
> Wouldn't be pleasant if under the stresses of load the
> welds would loosen and the suspension on that side
> collapse when driving.. :-

Of course, but I would believe it would be stronger than the cap you refer
to. Get a welder with experience to do the welding for you, that will
certainly be the best.

PerL
92 Cabrio 2.3