[s-cars] Crack in Firewall - Steering Rack mount continued....

[Jim Fleischer]

Gentz,

Thanks for all who have responded....I ended up ordering the part suggested, #443-809-489 and although there are none in the US, one is coming from Germany.  I'm assuming it is the updated reinforcement.  Question for you....I did notice some small cracks in the firewall itself, just a couple arounf the hole, and not very long.  Can I just have this new reinforcement welded in and be good, or should I look at replacing a larger section of firewall?  Fully realizing it is tough for you all to make an estimate without seeing the cracks....

Also, anything I should know before I shop this job around?  Do I need a specialist of sorts, or just someone experienced in general.

Probably goes without saying, but I'm not driving the car until this gets done....

Thanks!

Jim Fleischer
'95 urS6 avant, 180K and showing some wear