Hi Brian

""I don't know if this has been discussed since, but the "fix" from the link (ie. drilling holes) is not a good idea.""

Hmmm?

I actually own the vehicle in question now & it has done approx 20K since the unorthodox repair was performed. Although I don't usually like to carry out "bodges" like this, there was no other obvious way forward, so a little "outside the box" thinking was required.

I don't see any reason why this "workaround" should be considered to be a "bad idea".

As always... I am open to opinions.

Cheers

Dave