In this episode of BMW E30 restoration I'll be fixing the notorious battery box from the engine bay. I believe there simply does not exist an E30 without rust in this area.
I am having difficulties with my welding machine, as you can hear on some parts how the sound changes as I am adjusting the machine throughout the video.
This repair took me a significantly long time, and it did not turn out as good as I was planning. But you cant always make it perfect. And there will be a battery on top of this part so it does not really matter how it looks after all.
Anyways I hope this video helps on your E30 rust repairs!
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00-00:57
00:58 Removing parts from the engine bay
01:42 First rust removal and inspection
01:59 Small rust spots on wheel well
02:34 Glove box & interior parts removal
03:19 Drilling out spot welds
03:40 Cutting out the rusted piece
04:19 Welding some mistakes
05:38Cutting the new piece from sheet metal
06:12 Fitting the new piece
06:30 Holes, hardware and pressing to the new sheet
09:26 Tack welding the piece in
10:35 Welding
11:39 Grinding
12:00 Belt sander unboxing
12:39 Filling holes
13:25 Welding back spot welds
14:16 Hammering
14:28 Primer painting
14:39 Final product
14:54 Ending & whats next
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