seanmooney17 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Does anyone know how easy or even if its possible to replace a bit of a quarter pannel. I want to replace from above the petrol cover a couple of inches, straight across to the window and cut straight down to the middle of the arch. There are three lumps starting to appear and i think i will be wasting my time and money stripping the paint back and seeing wat the problem is (obviously rust style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> )thanks Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 From pretty much anyone who sells body pannels, Including VW...Yellow Pages - Car Bodywork / Car Body Pannels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 you replace the whole rear quarter panel cut from half way down each pillar and usually 5 inches into the door sill section you DO NOT cut down the middle of a panel and then expect it to stay flat when you weld it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />if rust get rid of it, if its rotten through, replace the quarter no other way wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 thought the cars had a 12year antiperforation warrenty ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 as far as i can rember that wasnt brought in on the seats until 2000? but i may be wrong on this and getting it mixed up with fiat style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 what age is seans car ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmooney17 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) late 1997 early 1998. i think its jan 1998. ya see the rust is round the petrol cap about 5 inches area. its only in spots but its only bubbled. Edited January 17, 2007 by seanmooney17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 sand it down and see if you can hit bare metal, would be a LOT easier to see if its only surface rust before you go changing panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 you replace the whole rear quarter panel cut from half way down each pillar and usually 5 inches into the door sill section you DO NOT cut down the middle of a panel and then expect it to stay flat when you weld it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />if rust get rid of it, if its rotten through, replace the quarter no other way wayneseconded...... i've seen plenty of arosa's with this problem because they have no inner arch liner. the mud gets trapped above the petrol filler neck and moisture is held in.mk 2 golfs and mk 1 golfs suffer from it also.if your competent cut out the small rusted parts and make an exact piece to fit the hole and butt weld, chances are you may have issues in the inner quarter panel aswell . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXXXtreme arosa Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) sand it down and see if you can hit bare metal, would be a LOT easier to see if its only surface rust before you go changing panels.agreed so mach more sensible a good zinc based primer will rid you of further trouble. i believe the 12 year warranty is only on 2000+ arosas mines an 01 arosa i know ive got the 12 year warranty Edited January 17, 2007 by eXXXtreme arosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Mk1 Arosas are bad for this, Mk2s have the 12 year warranty and are galvanised.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 im gonna check my car tomorrow, lol, handy having a pit and steam cleaner at workwould a lupo arch liner fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) im gonna check my car tomorrow, lol, handy having a pit and steam cleaner at workwould a lupo arch liner fit?Yes it would, i looked at doing that.The only thing is the lupo has a small pipe to allow overspill petrol go down and pass the liner. Where the arosa just has a hole doesnt it, under the filler cap, so it would soak the liner in fuel, so you would need to fit a pipe as well, carnt see it being difficult to do.I might go to VW tomorrow and pirce the liners, going to get the passenger side atleast, then i dont have the pipe to worry about, but if i get that sorted ill get both sides. Also reduces noise.Dont supose anyone has the part numbers for these?Chris Edited January 17, 2007 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmooney17 Posted January 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Ah lads i have got lumps cut out all ready and lumps welded in again, and then fibreglassed over them adn filled. all you can see now is the lumps comming up where the welding was done. I priced a new outer quarter pannel this morning from a seat dealer and they said it was £130 + VAT, but i can get the VAT off so its not too bad. The fella that is dong this for me said that the would stick it on and paint it for £150. I dono if its worth doing, or should i just get a new car.Any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 sounds like your making a mountain out of a mole hill to me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> you need to sort out the cause first for example the inner arch which is rot through and has passed it to the quarter panelhow good is this 'fella' that is doing the work? if he makes a hash of putting it on you will have more than slight bubble rust problems, just a thoughthope you can get it all sorted and good luckwayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 yeah, i go double for what he said. ive never heard of anyone replacing a back quarter that wasnt crash damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmooney17 Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Its a mate like.He would be doin it for anyone else, prob cost them twice as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmooney17 Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 can the liners be got?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yes they can, from VW garage, im going to get some for mine, atleast the passenger side until i work out how to fit the fuel drain pipe i mentioned.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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