This happened. It is the front subframe, you're looking at the engine mount separated from the front subframe because of the crack, this is under the exhaust manifold. The big nut is the control arm nut, hopefully that puts the picture into perspective. Is it worth welding it back in place + reinforcement plates, or rather putting a new subframe in? Thanks.
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This happened. It is the front subframe, you're looking at the engine mount separated from the front subframe because of the crack, this is under the exhaust manifold. The big nut is the control arm nut, hopefully that puts the picture into perspective. Is it worth welding it back in place + reinforcement plates, or rather putting a new subframe in? Thanks.Last edited by lolcantturn; 06-26-2015, 01:51 PM.Originally posted by TSI♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫OEM+Tags: None
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You would have less down time if you bought another subframe, reinforced it and swapped it in, but I can't see a reason not to reuse that one if that's what you wanna do. Just needs to be cleaned up first. Looks like it's been that way for a while and the unprotected steel has surface rusted. No big deal IMO.
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It looks like I'm just going to replace the subframe. Doesn't seem too troubling once you have an engine brace. Time to soak the bolts in PB blaster now and keep driving the car until I swap subframes in two weeks time.
One question- Do I have to remove the steering rack from the steering shaft?Originally posted by TSI♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫OEM+
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