rusty wheel arches

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eun
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Post Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:52 pm

my left side rear arch has got a bit of rust surfacing!
is it better to buy a new arch or pay a garage to sort it out?
how easy are arches to fit? cheers
smithy318i
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Post Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:53 pm

get a pro to do it. they dont just bolt on.
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Post Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:56 pm

Are the wings tak welded on to the car?
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Post Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:07 pm

the fronts are bolted on.
The rears form part of the side of the body shell.
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Jos
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Post Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:55 pm

Welded to the bodyshell in 3 places, top, back and cill. Also the outerwheelhouse is probably going too, it's welded to the inner wheelhouse and tacked to the wing support.. take it to a bodyshop..
'89 Touring - slightly rippled with a rusty underside
'94 e36 tree climber