More Troubles in XJ6-III Land

[israel@merck.com]

Greetings All,

After noticing a lot of rattling coming form the front upper shock bushing 
area I decided
to check things out.  It appears that the metal on what I will call the 
fender area (its painted) has broken away where the shock passes through and 
the bushing is located.   Thus the shock now moves up and down quite freely. 
 I believe there is a heavier steel beam underneath the "fender" which the 
shock also
passes through.  I do not know how the steel beam is but suspect it is ok 
simply due to its construction.

Anyway, does anyone have any idea what is involved in repairing this?  I 
fear it could
be terribly expensive.

Regards,

                                                                              
     Mike Israel
                                                                         
 mike_israel@merck.com

77 Spitfire
86 XJ6