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LK02 The resurrection

Repairing my accident damaged Lag 2
Published by Huw
18th October 2007

Introduction

Well, as some you may know, this vehicle was bounced off a transit van and through a road sign in shortly after buying it. Its been sat in my garden since and i've decided its time to do somthing with it.

Here is a list of what is needed to repair it:
O/S front wing
O/S front door > bought £40 (included wing mirror, reg etc)
Bonnet > bought £20
Front Bumper £15
Wishbone £30
Subframe £50
Steering Rack £30
Driver Airbag £20
Passenger airbag £35
Dashboard
Headlight
Pretensioners

As you can see, most parts have been aquired fairly cheaply. Quite pleased with the cost of the airbags, renault want 600+ for the passenger side one alone! Best of all, all the panels I have aquired thus far have been in good condition and the right colour.

This is a picture of the car being recovered from the scene.

More to follow...

Car Details

Year, Make & Model:

2002 Renault Laguna

Date vehicle acquired:

11th October 2006

Price:

2800

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By Neal on 18th October 2007, 01:27 PM

woohoo, it shall live again!

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By Wicked Neo on 18th October 2007, 11:06 PM

Got yourself a winter project eh Huw

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By The T.I.B. on 18th October 2007, 11:09 PM

Wow, project ahoy!

p.s. was the airbag tested and working!?

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By Huw on 19th October 2007, 09:20 AM

Yeah, I personally tested them myself

Off to pick up the subframe and rack this weekend and then the major work can begin! oh such joy will be removing the dashboard.

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By Naples_16v on 21st October 2007, 02:42 PM

excellent but how come you need a new dash board?

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By Neal on 21st October 2007, 03:20 PM

airbag blown it apart on the passenger side?

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By Naples_16v on 21st October 2007, 03:22 PM

ah yeah didnt think of that

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By mals on 22nd October 2007, 11:38 PM

Good luck

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By Huw on 1st November 2007, 08:50 AM

Updated!

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By sparky33 on 1st November 2007, 09:17 AM

Best way to pull the sill out without the right equipment is to drill a couple of small holes and use self tappers, the right way is a pin welder with slide hammer. (don't know the exact name for it)

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By Huw on 1st November 2007, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky33

Best way to pull the sill out without the right equipment is to drill a couple of small holes and use self tappers, the right way is a pin welder with slide hammer. (don't know the exact name for it)

Do self tappers and pull with a big pair of plairs? Then fill and spray? Any idea how to get that ripple effect to match the rest of the sill?

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By Neal on 1st November 2007, 12:52 PM

Good project report, enjoying reading this one!

Sparky's method is the only way youre really going to get that sill in any kind of passable shape, short of chopping a big chunk out and welding in a new section.

Once you've got it roughly right, just use a bit of filler and sand it back, will be a close approximation of shape, depending on how long you spend on it. Ripple effect can be duplicated by using a schutz gun to apply rubberised underseal to the area. Lick of paint and youll probably never be able to tell the difference.