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repairing jacking points
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:42 pm
by kevin316i
There is some rust on my jacking points and to make things worse, I used a trolley jack with a raised edge on its lift which has dented the sill at the jacking point
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Would it be an easy job to repair this area, or will I be left with a constant reminder of my stupidity?
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:45 pm
by dazleeds
me too :yeahthat: dohh
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:02 pm
by kevin316i
Looking at the rust this evening it looks like bad surface rust around the jacking point, so I'm thinking get the rust treated and the sills schutzed? I still feel like a plonker for denting the lower sill line. These dents can't be removed
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:32 pm
by smithy318i
Sounds like a plan!
Jacking the car with a trolley jack on the SILL
FYI... E30 Jack points.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/Tech/Jackpoints.jpg
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:46 pm
by dazleeds
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:53 pm
by smithy318i
My parking is normally good.
except when im running late
example...
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:56 pm
by Hani
That how BMW drivers are supposed to park.
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:54 pm
by 320Touring
smithy318i wrote:My parking is normally good.
except when im running late
example...
its actually just trying to not catch anything off of the punto
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:58 pm
by kevin316i
Don't mean to be rude, but has anyone got any constructive feedback to help answer my question?
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:43 am
by Karan
some photos would help mate.....
anything can be done....
the floorpan u talk about can be done easily using a cutout from another e30....dunno bout the sills as thse are visible everyday so i dunno if perfect finish could be acheived
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:45 am
by golf_killa
had rusted jacking points on my 318i, got them sorted though and it only cost Ԛ£75 for both sides! and this wasnt a cowboy job but from a very reputable bodyshop.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:28 pm
by Adammcf
Best option is probably to fit two new sills. If the jacking points are that bad then the sills are probably the same.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:21 pm
by Karan
Adammcf wrote:Best option is probably to fit two new sills. If the jacking points are that bad then the sills are probably the same.
sills are pretty solid on e30s and most times rusty jackin points are quite localised.... but occasionally spread onto the lateral chassis rail partially just inside the sill
usually localised to floorpan though
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:29 pm
by Brianmoooore
Karan wrote:
...dunno bout the sills as thse are visible everyday so i dunno if perfect finish could be acheived
Fit the side skirts from a SE or a touring to cover up the repair work.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:40 pm
by kevin316i
Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.
Checking the ETK, there are replacement sills available for the E30, but the rear sill sections seem to be part of the rear quarter panel. I know a place where I can get good clean E30 sections, so I guess I should discuss the options you guys have mentioned with a local bodyshop to see what they think.
This car is going to cost alot to get right
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:49 pm
by paulj
where you from kevin, just had all my sills done by a local garage they done them for free. Guy said it wasnt a very big job to do them and you should be alright as long as you need no welding done as mine was only the rust and a re spray with some stuff to stop them rusting could get a price for you tomorrow if it helps
