Advice Appreciated - Z3 with Very Rusted Inner Sills Jacking Points

[Matt Barnes]

These are c60cm sections that I cut from my solid cars and keep in stock to help provide the right shape parts for repairs

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ooooo I say !

 

[t-tony]

Great idea Andy.

Tony.

 

[Matt Barnes]

I could definitely do with the offside front jacking section..

 

[Matt Barnes]

These are c60cm sections that I cut from my solid cars and keep in stock to help provide the right shape parts for repairs

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Stupid question Andy...how the hell did you get them off!. are they seam welded or spot welded on?

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

A combination of angle grinder and reciprocal saw, not a nice job, noisy, messy, uses lots of blades and discs and always risking losing a pinky.

I cut between the purple marks as that’s the easiest / safest area to go for.

 

[Matt Barnes]

A combination of angle grinder and reciprocal saw, not a nice job, noisy, messy, uses lots of blades and discs and always risking losing a pinky.

I cut between the purple marks as that’s the easiest / safest area to go for.

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thanks Andy

 

[TriumphZ3]

Very informative shot of that end-on profile of the sill section, much obliged - I'll keep that to let me know what I'm working with in behind!

 

[Pingu]

@spurs fan in a coupe what you are doing is bang on. Let the punter order the section they want, then they can cut the bit out they need.

I'll bet the you won't sell many centre sections, but they'll be queuing ou the door for the others.

 

[Matt Barnes]

@spurs fan in a coupe what you are doing is bang on. Let the punter order the section they want, then they can cut the bit out they need.

I'll bet the you won't sell many centre sections, but they'll be queuing ou the door for the others.

like the offside front section you mean

 

[rustyz3]

Hey all. Just completing a sill removal and replacement, so I thought I would offer some tips.
1. Removing complete outer sill from donor vehicle took approximately 8 hours per side to drill out all of the spot welds and free up the outer sill.
2. We had some concern about cutting the outer sill from the vehicle to be repaired would compromise the structure and result in body alignment / door alignment issues. This was not a problem.
3. Fitting and rewelding the outer sills took approximately 8 hours of labour per side. Not too much grinding/clean up required as they are hidden under the rocker.
4. WARNING: You will likely find more rust around inner sill panel, floor panels, front frame sections that will require a significant investment of time to repair. I would not do it again!