Date:         Tue, 2 Sep 2014 13:22:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I've always removed the starting battery ground before welding, thinking I
was protecting the ECU. Maybe it's time to re-visit that issue.
*Miguel*

*The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
*- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*




On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 1:18 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all. After washing my bus, disovered a rust hole at top of the passenger
> side rear trailing arm near the cross bolt and rubber bushing. I'm aware
> that the rubber bushing could be damaged during welding. Am having part
> inspected at 2 today and will know more then.
>
> Has anyone used this shop? Should I disconnect the starter battery before
> fabricator starts welding?
>
> Owner is aware of the bushing.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
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