How do I go about fixing this?
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Don B (09-02-2017)
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I once replaced the spare tire well on a Toyota Supra because the rear window gasket leaked, the tire well below held water and rusted out. What I did was to cut the tire well out of a donor car and cut the rusty well out of the recipient car being sure to leave about a half inch overlap so that it would just kind of sit in the hole. Then I welded around the perimeter and sealed the underside overlap with seam sealer plus undercoating. After the welds were ground smooth and all was painted, you couldn't tell it had been replaced. Can't post pics because of stupid linking restrictions, but if you email me I can send a link. Don't know about doing this sort of thing on the x308, but perhaps it will give you some idea.
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I wouldn't think it would be bad enough to go to an extreme of replacing the entire well. That can likely be very easily repaired by any competent body shop, welding the seam back together once it's put back in line with some hammer persuasion. It's not nearly as vital to structural integrity so it's not going to be something to worry much about, so much as getting it sealed back together.
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Went to two body shops today. The first guy who I've used in the past to paint some parts on my Vette, told me the whole tub has to be replaced. He also said that you can't weld it because the material is plastic like.
Second shop told me, yeah I can fix it by welding it. Bring it next week if you can. Guess I'll take it to shop number 2.
Second shop told me, yeah I can fix it by welding it. Bring it next week if you can. Guess I'll take it to shop number 2.
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