Windscreen plillars

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#1 Post by **Brian** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:56 am

Is there an easy way of getting Waxoyl into the front windscreen pillars (where they rot at the bottom). I have not really found a way in, but maybe I have looked in the wrong place!!
Thanks,
Brian

#2 Post by **Alec** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:48 am

Hello Brian, 
 
I was not aware that this is a problem area? For that to happen it
seems that water is leaking where it shouldn\'t. Screen rubber? then by
capiliary action into the pillar, but why doesn\'t it drain out? 
To answer your question, but not from experience (as I  never have
experienced it), I would look at removing the inner pillar trim and
drilling a hole to inject the waxoil. This will not be visible once the
trim is replaced and easily accessible for regular treatment. (Just two
self tappers per trim) 
 
Alec

#3 Post by **Peter Douglas W** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:34 pm

Alec
At the last national I looked at lots of cars to see, if my rust at the bottom of the \"A\" posts was typical. To my surprise many MK1s had bubbles or rust at this area and my metal man told me this is very complicated to repair properly. He\'s the expert I\'m not. 

#4 Post by **Brian** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 1:05 am

Hello Alec
I imagined that this must be a common problem area because three of my four big Triumphs have rotted here. Maybe I just have a bad lot! I was thinking along the lines of removing the pillar trim to gain access, so I\'ll have to investigate.
By the way, the North Wales Group is almost certain to go ahead in conjunction with Club Triumph. Just have to find a venus now. I\'ll keep you posted!
Regards, Brian

#5 Post by **Alec** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:06 am

Hello Peter/Brian, 
 
I understand that it would be difficult to repair and also wonder,
Brian, if the rust is evident that applying Waxoyl  is too late to
be effective. 
Yes, also, please do, I would be glad to attend a regular meeting. 
 
Alec

#6 Post by **Alan Chatterton** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:24 pm

New meeting guys??? Excellent!
Do you want any help with contacting members in your area, ie mailshots? We can help organise (and pay for) this if you would like.
Let me know off line at <A>triumph2.5pi@virgin.net</A>
Rgds
Alan Chatterton

#7 Post by **Brian** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:17 am

Hello Alec
I have repaired the windscreen pillars already on a couple and want to make sure that they do not rust again. They were difficult to repair and I\'m only 80% satisfied with the results. I\'m hoping that I can do a better job on the next one, which will be a major rebuild.
Regards
Brian

Andy Thompson · #8 Post by **Andy Thompson** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:22 am

I have had this problem on my Mk1 (even in Australia where things like sills last indefinitely on some cars)
 
I repaired by cutting good panels from a wreck and using it as a repair panel. I agree that capillary action around the windscreen seal and between the spot welds into the roof pillar (which is probably poorly painted) is the likely cause. The fix is not easy.
Maybe I could chop out some good panels from Rust free Ozzy wrecks and send them to Blighty as repair panels??
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#9 Post by **Brian** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:27 pm

Hi Andy
Sounds a heck of a lot easier than trying to make repair panels from steel sheet!!!<IMG>
Brian

Andy Thompson · #10 Post by **Andy Thompson** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:54 pm

If you really need some repair panels, send me a photo of the rusted area and I will find you the panels (with an angle grinder or oxy!!)