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Repairing step

Posted: 23 Jun 2018, 18:41
by Sir Brixalot
I can't weld. Would cutting the rot in the middle of the step then using a joggler and just gluing a repair plate be strong enough or would the bead of glue just crack the first time someone stepped on the step?

Otherwise I've been looking at used clarke welders on Ebay, Is it something that can be used by a novice with van on the (quiet) road. The welding done by my local garage was so bad that I'm thinking of having a go myself,

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 23 Jun 2018, 21:21
by multisi
Cut out the rot then repair with aluminium mesh and fiberglass. Worked well for me and was inspected by local authorities.

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 06:44
by Ant-t
Or have a go yourself, it's handy being able to weld running these old vans.

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 08:15
by Sir Brixalot
Is it realistic to weld, parked up on residential street?

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 10:20
by Oldiebut goodie
I wouldn't do it on the street - other people's eyes, kids running past etc. good insurance would be needed. I am wary when I am welding close to the footpath in my drive.

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 11:27
by Sir Brixalot
Anyone had their steps done recently so I can get an idea on what I should be paying?

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 11:34
by multisi
Is the method I suggested not good for the mot test ?

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 12:01
by Sir Brixalot
It's not really for MOT, its passed year after year with the steps like this -I want a permanent repair. Going to mesh above rear arch from inside as stop gap

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 15:03
by fazzer
From what I believe steps are now an mot thing this was from a friend's transit mot where they checked steps so presume covers all vans .I did mine few years ago as previous owner had it done by garage wno prefered filler to welding charged £80 a side.

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 30 Jun 2018, 06:31
by Chunksta
Hi! Steps and battery trays are now included in the new MOT.

My bus passed days before the new MOT and the guy marked up the parts that would have failed under the new rules so that I could get them fixed. The parts included the steps.

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 30 Jun 2018, 07:18
by Sir Brixalot
Better get on to it. One of the first jobs I had in mind when a big lump of filler fell out a few days after I bought it

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 30 Jun 2018, 20:51
by paperhouselad
Hi cost me £100 to have a repair section welded in, which i supplied ( from brickwerks,).

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 01 Jul 2018, 07:26
by Sir Brixalot
Thanks. Probably add a bit for London tax as well

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 01 Jul 2018, 20:54
by Gordo89
I welded my step in yesterday first bit of welding Iv done/ done on the van. it went in ok eventually, still trying to get the hang of not blowing throughImage

Re: Repairing step

Posted: 02 Jul 2018, 15:16
by Sir Brixalot
Have you done a course? Looks pretty good to me