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Old 05-21-2004, 10:28 AM
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Chassis Damage

Yesterday when i inspect my car i found that the chassis is broken in the front left side of the car down to absorber mount and next to fusebox.But my car drives ok just it sways to right a little bit(old problem).So how can i repair it??

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Old 05-21-2004, 11:11 AM
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Doh! What model is that?

Go and see a welder about having that repaired before it snaps completely.
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Old 05-21-2004, 11:30 AM
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its 230ce 88 model
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Old 05-21-2004, 11:50 AM
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Wow. Did it hit something to crack the strut mount like that? Is it rusty? What does it look like underneath? Is the upper spring mount cracked as well?

Seriously, you would lose steering control if it snaps.

A welder can probably make that better than new for less $ than you might expect.
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Old 05-21-2004, 12:10 PM
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Break out the MIG!!!
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Old 05-21-2004, 12:41 PM
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I think the strut mount is ok.You can see the ground if you look underneath.
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But doesn't the crack extend down the back of the strut tower?
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Old 05-22-2004, 11:31 AM
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Today I went to welder who works on damaged cars,he solved the problem in 2 hours and now its ok.
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Old 05-22-2004, 08:36 PM
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That's some nice welding.

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