[W126 Coupe] Door Check Weld 380SEC 1983 Model

[kashella at comcast.net]

Has anyone has experience with this situation?

Spot weld on body of car where door hinges are attached and driver's side door check enters body.  The weld broke leaving a small hole about 1/8th inch.  You can see thru hole.  Metal is springy where hole is.  Looks like several layers of sheet steel.

Mercedes dealer said they need to weld a new plate on body to firm.  This needs to be done since you can't get in from behind due to body being sealed at that point.  Cost about $649.

Other body shop suggested that it can be welded by possibly drilling out a little bigger then welding each layer together.

Another body shop told me if you weld it or drill out and put in a rivet you are in danger of causing rusting and more damage.

I was told though, if not fixed that door check will eventually pull through sheet metal.

Greg Kashella
kashella at comcast.net
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