THE bulkhead was sound and rust free in the areas that could be clearly seen. However, when the bulkhead was stripped of trim, door seals, dashboard and the engine bay assemblies, a few serious issues were revealed behind these parts. This is typical for Land Rover bulkheads: often the parts hiding the rust have created water traps that allow the rust to advance, unseen.
There are quite a few replacement bulkhead options on the market, made of new steel and hot dip galvanised. But it is always good to repair and save an expensive part where possible. And by refurbishing this original factory-fitted bulkhead, I can ensure it will be an excellent fit.
Cutting out the rust
A Land Rover bulkhead can be repaired by cutting new steel of the correct thickness and size and welding in place of the damaged material that has been removed. This is straightforward for flat areas and where the joins between two surfaces are fairly simple. The job becomes more difficult
