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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)04 · 146 bodywork
04 · Body & interior

Positioning

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Positioning
146 bodyworkPositioning
  1. Using a rotary brush, clean the areas concerned by welding.
Rotary brush cleaning weld area
  1. Apply the high thickness electric welding protection in the wheelhouse area concerned by spot welding and the electrically weldable protection to be coated on the remaining areas involved by spot welding.
Applying welding protection

POSITIONING

  1. Position the rear mudguard joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps.
Positioning rear mudguard with clamps

WELDING AND FINISHING OF SHEET METAL PIECE

  1. Using a spot welder or, where necessary, an MIG welder, proceed as illustrated.
  2. Using an MIG welder, seam weld as illustrated.
  3. Using an oxyacetylene blower, brass braze weld as illustrated.
Welding and brazing sheet metal piece
Rear mudguard welding points

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