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aquariuz6

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Just wanted to ask if i should drive my car around because i need some quotes from panel beaters.

The question that i wanted to ask is about that little fan in front of the radiator.

Mine isnt working... most likely due to the car accident.

Curious if i should be driving it without that working.

I left it on idle for about 1/2 hr to see how it goes and it was fine.

The rest of the car is fine just really some body damage but they are fixable.

Also can any panel beater be able to fix my car or are there some people that i have to go to?

Just wondering...

Thanks

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Cubes Grand Master

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One little tip as I've learnt the hard way.

Attempt to avoid the pump shops.

Take the car to enthuaist crash shops/spray painters.

Look for nice cars in the parking lot not commodores/falcoons.

If there's no leaks and everything looks ok drive it and get quotes.

I'm assuming its under insurance?

aquariuz6 Proficient

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yea i would like to take it to a smash repair place that has done imported cars before... just dont know where to take it to around Penrith, Sydney area.

Yea i wish it was under insurance... guess i learned my lesson

Green_s13 Proficient

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your car should be ok with the temps the way they are, however dont go for long trips of highway driving and try not to get stuck in traffic. if you are getting it fixed on insurance ask the insurance company who they use and get quotes from them, also look for a place that gives you a warrenty on their work

Guilt-Toy Grand Master

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long trips on highway would keep the engine cooler then long trips in traffic. if you can keep the car above 50km/h as much as possible then it should not over heat in the cool temps we got atm.

Just make sure the temp gauge does not get anywhere near the top. Should be ok to drive unless its very hot and your driving in traffic for longer then 20 mins.

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BHDave Grand Master

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The little fan in front of the radiator is only for the air con and when the water temp gets up to 95 degrees or so.

So driving it around on a winters day with the heater on rather than the aircon isn't going to cause problems.

Unless you have removed the factory viscous fan.......:)

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aquariuz6 Proficient

aquariuz6

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Yea just realised the little fan in front of the radiator must be the aircon fan... that shouldnt be a problem.

Also got a ridiculous quote from Emu Plains Smash Repairs.

They said that the body will cost me about under $6000. I think thats a pretty ripoff quote.

Here are the main things that got damaged from the accident. Besides this all ive got to worry about is that rear right wheel on a slight angle.

Do you think this will cost me $6000?

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femno Grand Master

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Yeah 6k sounds a bout right, theres alot of bits that need to be replaced; bumpers, guard, rear light, it all adds up. You did a good job on the quarter! even if it was pulled out or replaced either way thats the most expensive task.

d0p3y Grand Master

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Yeah $6k sounds reasonable. Don't forget they've gotta paint a fair amount too, but the rear quarters are a fair bit of work. Unfortunately not as simple as just bolting on a new panel. Still definately shop around though, but remember you get what you pay for. I've seen this is specifically the case when it comes to body repairs...

aquariuz6 Proficient

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Yea just curious about my right rear back wheel.

Since its on a slight angle... just looking for a figure here.

How much is it to replace the whole suspension? If its even got anything to do with suspension?

If to repair the damages of that back wheel costs as close to $2000 then I might as well buy the whole suspension kit from Sydneykid

Cubes Grand Master

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Call a wrecker and ask what a complete rear subframe is worth minus the diff or just replace what is bent. ;)

Sydneykids suspension kit is simply shocks and springs, bushes etc.

The reason your wheel will be bunged out is possibly a bent suspension arm of some sort.

aquariuz6 Proficient

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Oh really... Guess my car wont be on the road for a while.

Looks like ive just gotta save at the moment.

A complete rear subframe... they dont come very cheap do they?

I'll try that out... I'll give a wrecker a ring.

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