Radiator Support

[cefiro]

hey guys sorry to post again, have included some pics as well I have a huge crack in my raditor support and need to either weld it for structure support or replace it. It is from an S13 or skyline or something else and from these pics can I weld in some bars around it. There is flex in the crack when I go from lock to lock, so must be doing the same when I drive it as well

Need some ideas????

[RANDY]

Weld it.

[RANDY]

Without bars so you can sand it and paint it. Otherwise, replace it if you can. I'm sure a mechanic with a good attention to detail wouldn't pass your next rego like that. =-[

Consulting with a mate who welds stuff to other stuff for fun, he agrees that you'd have to find a way to press the ends back together before you start welding. (if you DIY)

And it may have to come out of the car anyway, so if you can source the same part elsewhere, it might end up faster/cheaper or same price.

[Softy]

its had a hard hit b4... and been pulled out and caused the crack.

i just had mine all fixed at mc& doyles..

looks a treat now

[too_much_boost]

I wouldn't just weld the crack. I'd weld a plate across it

[cefiro]

Thanks Yeah I think the go will be to weld a plate onto it as it will be too hard to weld accross the crack and bring it together.

I didnt know if it were possible to do, but speaking to a few people and you guys it all seems able.

Thanks will get my mate with the welder round and give it a stab, this welding game is a hard bussiness, if youve ever had a go.

cheers

[leeroy_pat_12]

should be able to get a new one from nissans and shouldnt really be to expensive.

[too_much_boost]

Thanks Yeah I think the go will be to weld a plate onto it as it will be too hard to weld accross the crack and bring it together.

I didnt know if it were possible to do, but speaking to a few people and you guys it all seems able.

Thanks will get my mate with the welder round and give it a stab, this welding game is a hard bussiness, if youve ever had a go.

cheers

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've done a fair big of welding, which is why I reckon you should put a plate over it. Its a structural part of the car (the castor rod mounts rely on that part being strong) so you want to eliminate any flex there

[too_much_boost]

Thanks Yeah I think the go will be to weld a plate onto it as it will be too hard to weld accross the crack and bring it together.

I didnt know if it were possible to do, but speaking to a few people and you guys it all seems able.

Thanks will get my mate with the welder round and give it a stab, this welding game is a hard bussiness, if youve ever had a go.

cheers

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've done a fair big of welding, which is why I reckon you should put a plate over it. Its a structural part of the car (the castor rod mounts rely on that part being strong) so you want to eliminate any flex there