Originally posted by Geo:
You make a decent point Bill.
However, please show me the p/n for the factory-approved bondo for repairing bodywork.
Ok George, so you think you're a rules nerd. What about 17.1.4.D.8.i
<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">Body repair shall be performed using every reasonable effort to maintain stock body conturs, lips, etc.</font>
(emphasis mine)
I contend that the use of Bondo/body filler falls under the 'every reasonable effort' clause. And since we're also bound by 11.2.1.C (Appearance), we have an obligation to fix body damage/rust.
The factory manual for a VW talks about butt-welding repair panels. It also talks about these procedures being performed by an
experienced body repair technician. Do I have to go into how the use of body puty/filler is prescribed for use in seam blending (as a generally accepted body repair technique)?
There comes a point where being pragmatic crosses over to strained and tortured. You obviously have no concept of where that distinction is.
So, if there is a factory part number for the EPROM, and it's a defined repair procedure to replace it, you're free and clear (so long as you use a factory, or factory-equivilent part). If it doesn't, you're SOL. Similar to rules that say "unless fitted as original equipment". For example, the VR6 VW's have coil packs and a crank trigger. The way I read the rules, you can swap them out for an Electromotive (or similar product), because it's the same type of ignition/spark distribution system as stock.
Your move.
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