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Damaged front of van
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Peugeot dealer showed me these parts
can I just leave all of it except Slam thing? I mean it's driving around ok (I've purchased that already) or just get the subrframe too.
We don't know if the crash bar needs replacing though, do we? I Found this subframe-
can I just leave all of it except Slam thing? I mean it's driving around ok (I've purchased that already) or just get the subrframe too.
We don't know if the crash bar needs replacing though, do we? I Found this subframe-
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if it is driving around OK and it can get through its MOT - then I would leave as is
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It's not just the bodywork damage.
Coolant level issues before this prang. Noticed it's empty after this, but not sure if it was full before. Water leaks in. Locks. And now this.
Time to look for another van is the best advice I can give.
Coolant level issues before this prang. Noticed it's empty after this, but not sure if it was full before. Water leaks in. Locks. And now this.
Time to look for another van is the best advice I can give.
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Is there a picture with that subframe? There are several parts that could be called subframes. Could be the main subframe that parts of the suspension and steering are all bolted to under the engine and box - not what you need.
My much older Scudo in link below has a main subframe and what is termed a 'crossrail' that sits under the rad. Guessing it may be the crossrail you need, or something similar - not main subframe.
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Got no money just put a new cambelt and clutch in it too
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It passed Mot but before this prang
Yeah my mechanic said radiator bar or something. I'm really not sure. Maybe pop back and see him with pictures of what I'm thinking of buying to confirm it's right?Is there a picture with that subframe? There are several parts that could be called subframes. Could be the main subframe that parts of the suspension and steering are all bolted to under the engine and box - not what you need.
My much older Scudo in link below has a main subframe and what is termed a 'crossrail' that sits under the rad. Guessing it may be the crossrail you need, or something similar - not main subframe.
Found this from Peugeot Dealer-Is there a picture with that subframe? There are several parts that could be called subframes. Could be the main subframe that parts of the suspension and steering are all bolted to under the engine and box - not what you need.
My much older Scudo in link below has a main subframe and what is termed a 'crossrail' that sits under the rad. Guessing it may be the crossrail you need, or something similar - not main subframe.
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Ok.
But beware of throwing good money away.
There is always a point where it's better to get rid and start again. I think you're there
As painful as it is (been there got the T-shirt) sometimes it really is better to cut your losses.
Looks like you need part no. 2 (FR subframe FR crossmember) on the second parts diagram for the part under your rad with the nasty dent in it. Can't make out the others for certain.
So should be much cheaper to just get part no.2 than whole subframe? If I get it from Peugeot I guess less hassle to return it if wrong. I can go to my mechanic and check with him. This circled-?ì
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Presumably you need to keep it on the road to do your "odd" jobs.
Unless you can categorically identify all damaged parts and there are only a few (unlikely given that the front end is a massive crumple zone with multiple parts designed to fail purely to absorb impact, not to protect components of the vehicle), you'd be far better buying a complete "front end" from a breaker - who sells them like that - (almost as a repair kit), chucking it in the back of your van, taking it to your mechanic and telling him to take his pick.
Fortunately it's an older model so with cheap used parts (as most sensible people would just write it off) and depending on the labour costs - would need to be seriously cheap, it could be an economical repair and it doesn't need to be perfect - check the wings are serviceable (at the door ends) and the headlamps and the bonnet (hopefully it's just the slam plate preventing it from shutting). Probably worth making sure it includes the radiator if it's lost coolant. If you flattened the bollard check for damage further under the vehicle as well.
Unless you can categorically identify all damaged parts and there are only a few (unlikely given that the front end is a massive crumple zone with multiple parts designed to fail purely to absorb impact, not to protect components of the vehicle), you'd be far better buying a complete "front end" from a breaker - who sells them like that - (almost as a repair kit), chucking it in the back of your van, taking it to your mechanic and telling him to take his pick.
Fortunately it's an older model so with cheap used parts (as most sensible people would just write it off) and depending on the labour costs - would need to be seriously cheap, it could be an economical repair and it doesn't need to be perfect - check the wings are serviceable (at the door ends) and the headlamps and the bonnet (hopefully it's just the slam plate preventing it from shutting). Probably worth making sure it includes the radiator if it's lost coolant. If you flattened the bollard check for damage further under the vehicle as well.
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