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MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal

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Jeanjc
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2011/11/10 05:52:09 (permalink)
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MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal

I need to find out if the front fenders are welded on, or do they unbolt?
 
I've got the two door.
 
The one took a bit of a hit and thought it would be easier just to take the fender off for the repairer.... 
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    Paul Dunstan
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    Re:MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal 2011/11/10 07:06:10 (permalink)
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    Hi
     
    The front guards are spot welded along the horizontal lip just under the bonnet (when closed).

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    Re:MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal 2011/11/10 10:21:51 (permalink)
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    Spot welded along the top of the lip like Paul said. They are also welded around the front headlight down to the bottom of the front panel. You can see the join. There are three bolts in the rear of the panel behind the splash guard that attach it to the firewall and it's brazed along the bottom in front of the door.

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    Paul Dunstan
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    Re:MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal 2011/11/10 19:30:35 (permalink)
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    Yes - I forgot about that - it's been a while
     

     
    fordsy

    Spot welded along the top of the lip like Paul said. They are also welded around the front headlight down to the bottom of the front panel. You can see the join. There are three bolts in the rear of the panel behind the splash guard that attach it to the firewall and it's brazed along the bottom in front of the door.



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    Re:MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal 2011/11/10 20:58:52 (permalink)
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    But once you do all that it's pretty easy! 

     
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    Re:MK2 Escort Front Fender Removal 2011/11/12 13:17:16 (permalink)
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    and bolt them back on! fords crazy welded idea my guards are ok so ive deceied to put a strip of ally to cover the spot weld holes and bolt them on and buy new guards in future!

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