OK so whilst the car was at the bodyshop it was time to fix the check strap arresters. Mine was making the dreaded clicking sound on both sides which just wouldn't do.
Anybody who's looked into this will know there's a few ways to do the job,
1) Quick blob of weld on the outside to hopefully hold it
2) Cut window into the A post and re-weld the joints properly
3) Install new Porsche A post which have modified welds and additional strength so I believe?.
I've opted for option 2 as it seems somewhat less intrusive than replacing the full pillar.
We can see the state of the welds here on the A post, not good:
After a cleanup:
Whole section required cutting out:
New steel sections making for both sides:
Section offered up with two holes for the weld:
And primed:
Ready for welding:
Welded and made good, now just needs some primer before going to the paint shop:
Lots of work but the job needs doing right.
Trev