[DML] Re: Torsion Bar Issue

["wayofcain" <wayofcain@xxxxxxxxx>]

John Hervey has an image on his website of a welded torsion bar that 
is still holding.

http://specialtauto.com/delorean-parts/images/torsion-bar-weld.jpg

Cain Grimes
002835

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Bruce Benson" <delornut@xxxx> wrote:
> 
>  It won't work. I'm not a metallurgist but I do know that the 
torsion bars
> work because of the molecular structure of the bar. When you weld 
it you
> change that. Right side bars are still available I belive.  Bite 
the bullet
> and get a new one.
> 
> Bruce Benson
> 
> 
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I was wondering if a torsion bar breaks, is it possible to have it
> > welded and work?  My RH Door Torsion Bar broke and I was able to 
have
> > it welded with lots of support around the break.  I haven't been 
able
> > to test it on the door yet, and I figured I'd ask before I do.  
Has
> > anyone tried it before?  In my case it was a super clean 
break...but
> > if anyone has tried let me know.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brandon
> > Vin 3323
> > Denver CO
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