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Lee Pierce (Leepierce)
New member
Username: Leepierce
Post Number: 7
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 11:01 pm: | |
Just a (probably completely non-helpful) note of interest. When my new-to-me '78 308 was major serviced recently, they couldn't pull the engine because they couldn't get that shield off. Turns out it had been replaced previously and they had riveted it in rather than using screws/bolts. Must be another of those common problems... |
Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member
Username: Tork1966
Post Number: 384
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 8:47 pm: | |
I'm sorry I don't remember. I think I just left it to the body shop. The owner has a 360, so I knew he'd do it right. |
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
New member
Username: Tommya
Post Number: 31
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 10:44 am: | |
Jerry,
I think that JRV misunderstood the condition of the baffles. They are gone beyond repair. Chunks are missing. I think I will do the same. What did you do with the insulation?
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Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member
Username: Tork1966
Post Number: 381
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 7:44 am: | |
Tommy,
I disagree with doing a spit and tape repair. I took mine to a reputable body shop and they welded in new pieces. When I saw the outcome I could not believe it, you can not even tell it was done unless you are actually looking for it. I think they charged around $250.00 or so which was well worth it to me. Now it is fixed right and fixed forever as I never drive or expose the car to rain. |
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
New member
Username: Tommya
Post Number: 30
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 10:44 pm: | |
Do you recommend doing the same on the firewall ? |
JRV (Jrvall)
Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 703
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 10:23 pm: | |
Take all the old cloth/padding out, wire brush the rust, spray it with rust converter, then buy a race car heat shielding blanket cut to size and reinstall.
Most all 308's rust back there because the padding crap holds moisture like a sponge.
No biggy, just another minor speed bump on the highway to happiness.
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Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
New member
Username: Tommya
Post Number: 29
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 10:16 pm: | |
JRV,
What can I do about the insulation. What is the best replacement for it. Even if I don't fabricate new metal the heat will do major damage with out it. |
JRV (Jrvall)
Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 701
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 9:53 pm: | |
All these older cars get rust, so what, life goes on, you fix what you can.
The only rust that is of "TRUE" concern is frame rust, like older Porsches, that could cause a car to break in half. The rust on 308's is simply cosmetic rust and they all get a little in a few places. |
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
New member
Username: Tommya
Post Number: 28
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 6:58 pm: | |
I have removed the muffler shield and insulation today just to find out that both of the sides (sheet metal) that are welded to the frame have been totally rusted out. The storage compartment floor is fine as it was coated. The insulation in the baffles and above the shield is ruined.I'm asking for suggestions. Do I need to fabricate new pieces or they are available ? Also what kind of insulation is best suitable for this application ?
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