fitting subframe...
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fitting subframe...
after my well documented prang, when i didnt even manage to get out my works car park without crashing (get outa my way polish!!) i got my car fixed for everything that was needed, only to find the subframes a little bent (front n/s). so im looking at one from a guy i got an arb from for the front (which was also bent lol) and just want to know how much of a job it is to fit it really.
will it cost the earth and what needs to be done to remove the old one, replace it with a good condition used one. genuine part too il add. do all classics use the same size subframe, ie all bolts the same place etc? i dont want to buy it and find when getting fitted its wrong!!
any help appreciated, and yes i know maybe i should stop crashing my car!! or upgrade the brakes at least!!
andy.
will it cost the earth and what needs to be done to remove the old one, replace it with a good condition used one. genuine part too il add. do all classics use the same size subframe, ie all bolts the same place etc? i dont want to buy it and find when getting fitted its wrong!!
any help appreciated, and yes i know maybe i should stop crashing my car!! or upgrade the brakes at least!!
andy.
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Never done this task, but would think all classic turbo front sub frames are the same except possibly the 22B!
Long winded job as it holds so much, lower suspension (easy task, engine and steering rack, all bolts but you need to support the weight.
I would say about a long morning if you know your way around the Impreza.
I would expect the bolts etc to be all the same.
Buy a big tin of WD40 and find a good mate (ie one who hasn't done this before).
Good luck.
Graham
Long winded job as it holds so much, lower suspension (easy task, engine and steering rack, all bolts but you need to support the weight.
I would say about a long morning if you know your way around the Impreza.
I would expect the bolts etc to be all the same.
Buy a big tin of WD40 and find a good mate (ie one who hasn't done this before).
Good luck.
Graham
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Originally Posted by 911
Never done this task, but would think all classic turbo front sub frames are the same except possibly the 22B!
Long winded job as it holds so much, lower suspension (easy task, engine and steering rack, all bolts but you need to support the weight.
I would say about a long morning if you know your way around the Impreza.
I would expect the bolts etc to be all the same.
Buy a big tin of WD40 and find a good mate (ie one who hasn't done this before).
Good luck.
Graham
Long winded job as it holds so much, lower suspension (easy task, engine and steering rack, all bolts but you need to support the weight.
I would say about a long morning if you know your way around the Impreza.
I would expect the bolts etc to be all the same.
Buy a big tin of WD40 and find a good mate (ie one who hasn't done this before).
Good luck.
Graham
he says he can fit it no problems (well besides the usual pain in the **** treatment from scoobs lol) so i was just asking really whats involved and does it take rocket science to exchange the broken one???
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Originally Posted by 911
No rocket science, just time and patience.
The car would never drive well with a crooked subframe.
Graham
The car would never drive well with a crooked subframe.
Graham
hopefully after getting a decent subaru subframe put on it will drive ok and then maybe some decent suspension too... see if the strut is damaged...
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