Rear subframe wanted

[Herman]

What's the theory????

Would assume rust from the inside due to lack of protection

Drill a 6mm hole in the lower center, use the holes at the top to put in any type of rust inhibitor if you have the holes (if not drill again)
Fill until it drips out of the newly drilled hole...............done.................

[Eric]

HPIM0795.jpgI know that former MG/Rover dealer Hofstee in Drachten, Holland has two new ( and powdercoated-) subframes. He bought these from me 2 years ago. I tried last year to buy them back but the best price then was retailprice minus 30%! I sold them for 120 euro each.....wish I kept them...

[colintf]

If only Eric, if only!

You still coming to MGFIM ??

[Eric]

... but I am coming to the MGFIM....reminds me of booking the hotel!

[colintf]

... but I am coming to the MGFIM....reminds me of booking the hotel!

Great news Eric

And registering for the event on the MGFIM website

[zt954]

Would assume rust from the inside due to lack of protection

Drill a 6mm hole in the lower center, use the holes at the top to put in any type of rust inhibitor if you have the holes (if not drill again)
Fill until it drips out of the newly drilled hole...............done.................

Checked mine with an endoscope looks like the E D on the inside is very poor or non existent we have a similar problem at work it takes a lot of experimentation to get it right air pockets inside the tube. As Herman says load it up with waxoyl or similar. Luckily mine seems to be in remarkably good condition and i shall be taking steps to ensure it stays that way! Don't be lazy check yours and sort it before it's to late. The later car's might be better protected, manufacturing techniques could have improved but I wouldn't risk it. I know this doesn't help those already afflicted but it could stop it happening to you

[mantianak]

Update on this if anybody's interested in knowing. Dom (Dominic22) very kindly contacted me and managed to get me a subframe! Massive thanks to Dom for this, top bloke! Took delivery of it today, got a little worried as it was so late (apparently an armed robbery locally had caused roads to be shut and therefore delayed things). Tomorrow I have arranged with a local company (KMA Shot Blasting) to have the frame spot blasted and powder coated, I'm not sure if they quoted me right but they said £60 (seems a bit cheap to me but then I don't know how much it should cost). Apparently I can choose my colour, was thinking black but would another colour be better for showing up corrosion if any were to occur? The guy at KMA said the frame would be ready on Monday so then I can drive it up to Bodytech in Salisbury for them to fit.

Just by coincidence we had a industrial cleaning specialist come into our factory office today to suggest alternative ways to clean our extruder components. I showed him my car frame for advice and he explained about how modern cars are protected with some kind of Zinc compound (can't remember exactly the compound he said), which apparently is what KMA will use to prime the frame before the coating. I showed him the email KMA sent me and he said that's the best stuff to use. So I have a specialist approval on what the company will be doing for me. Always good to know.

... Almost there now!

[jenksman]

Update on this if anybody's interested in knowing. Dom (Dominic22) very kindly contacted me and managed to get me a subframe! Massive thanks to Dom for this, top bloke! Took delivery of it today, got a little worried as it was so late (apparently an armed robbery locally had caused roads to be shut and therefore delayed things). Tomorrow I have arranged with a local company (KMA Shot Blasting) to have the frame spot blasted and powder coated, I'm not sure if they quoted me right but they said £60 (seems a bit cheap to me but then I don't know how much it should cost). Apparently I can choose my colour, was thinking black but would another colour be better for showing up corrosion if any were to occur? The guy at KMA said the frame would be ready on Monday so then I can drive it up to Bodytech in Salisbury for them to fit.

Just by coincidence we had a industrial cleaning specialist come into our factory office today to suggest alternative ways to clean our extruder components. I showed him my car frame for advice and he explained about how modern cars protected with some kind of Zinc compound (can't remember exactly the compound he said), which apparently is what KMA will use to prime the frame before the coating. I showed him the email KMA sent me and he said that's the best stuff to use. So I have a specialist approval on what the company will be doing for me. Always good to know.

... Almost there now!

Come on, come clean on that armed robbery
Amazing the lengths some people will go to to get a part for their favourite car
Dave

[colintf]

That's a good result then

[mantianak]

Come on, come clean on that armed robbery
Amazing the lengths some people will go to to get a part for their favourite car
Dave

That made me laugh!

I've just dropped off the subframe to be blasted/coated. Apparently the company do a lot of subframes for other MG's too, particularly the TF's. A local garage specialises in restoring them and sends the frames to this company. I'm going to try to find out more, it might be useful for any local members down this way.