Ebrake Bolt Ripped through Body - Advice?

[Sap]

So while removing my center console I pulled the ebrake too hard and ripped the front bolt outta the body.

So now I want to have a shop weld a plate over the hole and re-drill a hole so I can bolt it back down.

Body shop estimates 3.3 hours of labor for $186. That's with me removing the carpet and passenger seat (console is out already).

Does this sound fair? Seems like it should take 30 minutes to cover the parts that might get hit w/slag. Then another 30 minutes to cut a bracket. 30 minutes to Weld it and 10 minutes to drill a hole.

Max 2 hours. But that's just my opinion and could be completely off.

 

[Coiled03]

Your estimate is a lot closer than theirs, IMHO.

 

[pho_phizzat]

fender washers and longer bolt/nut

 

[Domingo]

fender washers and longer bolt/nut

I once had the same thing happen to me on another car. This was my fix (worked perfectly)

 

[thirtytwovalve]

fender washers and longer bolt/nut

+1 if you're in a hurry, just take the time to add some formagasket or somthin w/ silicone to seal around the hole

 

[Sap]

Worked like a charm, thanks for the advice all

:beer:

 

[nmcgrawj]

I was gonna say u gotta be able to find someone local who has a welder who is looking for a quick $25 bucks.

Glad the fender washer solved it!