87 320 convertible floor rust,can i......

[lamby]

got m.o.t on monday and have found a round plate in the floor behind drivers seat is hanging out and rusty! can i cut it out and rivet a bit in then underseal it or does it need to be welded? reason being i cant weld or know any one who does.....

[Grrrmachine]

Does it look like this?



If so, you can get them from BMW. They're not welded in, they twist and lock in, and are then covered in stone-chip and seam sealer.

If your MOT tester sees a single rivet anywhere, he'll fail you.

[lamby]

it does but it,s rotted all round,well enough for me to leave it alone.only place too! well that,s another one gone then! thanks for quick reply

[lamby]

right i,ve pulled the plate off and it is that that has rotted except for a small bit i can rust convert and seal it,any one know pt number for plate as i can,t find it on oem?

[Grrrmachine]

YOu don't need to start two threads on this. I've answered in your other thread.