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  1. 348Jeff

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    #1 348Jeff, Aug 3, 2014
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  2. White Knight

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    #2 White Knight, Aug 3, 2014
    Happened to mine a year ago. Drove it with the annoying rattle until a few weeks ago. Told Casey @ FCI to investigate and advise...he said welding was fine (what I did). Good as new at least for now.

    FWIW, I trust Casey's judgement. I had told him to order the part (another $500) if it couldn't be repaired to a good level via welding. I'm mechanically inclined, but have never welded, so I went with his idea.
     
  3. bosshog8

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    #3 bosshog8, Aug 3, 2014
    I know the mounts blow out and the whole thing moves around so maybe that's what caused your problem. I'm not sure there is a particular issue, beside the entire regulator assembly is junk, but I would weld it. If I was concerned with the repair strength then I would gusset it, that includes the cable tube if the cable is still ok.
     
  4. 348Jeff

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    #4 348Jeff, Aug 3, 2014
    Welding it is then! Thanks guys :)

    Ill post a video when its back in place but before I put the outer strakes back on
     
  5. brent Lachelt

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    #5 brent Lachelt, Aug 3, 2014
  6. 348Jeff

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    #6 348Jeff, Aug 4, 2014
    Thanks Brent :)
     
  7. PatrikD

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    #7 PatrikD, Aug 4, 2014
    i have exactly the same problem, was it a big job to get it out of the door?


    Regards

    Patrik
     
  8. 348Jeff

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    #8 348Jeff, Aug 4, 2014
    Not so much of a big job - more of just faffing around - I took pics so will post them up tonight
     
  9. ClydeM

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    #9 ClydeM, Aug 4, 2014
    Happened to me. I understand it's not uncommon. A simple weld fixed it.
     
  10. 348Jeff

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    #10 348Jeff, Aug 5, 2014
    LOads of pics and "instructions" in link below - covers removing strakes/rusted strake machine screws, removing door inner meta panel, regulator and glass removal. Hope its of help! :)

    348 DIY "Restoration" - Page 163
     
  11. surfwolf

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    #11 surfwolf, Aug 5, 2014
    Thanks for the pics/instructions! More proof that the "348 Brotherhood" is alive & well.
     
  12. 348Jeff

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    #12 348Jeff, Aug 6, 2014
    No worries, I', going to get it welded todsay so Ill take some pics before/whilst putting it back. I'm also going to try and source some stainless replacements for the hexagon screws in the door as they are £8 each here in UK so will be £64 to do both doors which is rediculous for 8 screws!!!! Just need to work out the size
     
  13. 348Jeff

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    #13 348Jeff, Aug 6, 2014
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    Took my regulator to my mechanic and he did it whilst I waited - must of took him all of about a minute and didn't charge me so quite a good result! LOL
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  14. brent Lachelt

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    #14 brent Lachelt, Aug 6, 2014
    Excellent!
     
  15. 348Jeff

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    #15 348Jeff, Aug 6, 2014
    Just ordered:

    10 x A4 Stainless M6 25mm Socket Head Countersunk Screw (only need 8 but 2 spare in case I lose one LOL)

    Hope they are the right ones! Cost me £8.28 delivered which is approx the cost of 1 from Ferrari!! Intention is to paint the heads red to make them colour coded as I have never liked the black head screws on display
     

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