Crash, advice on whats needed - Page 2

Hardy1 · 21-02-2012, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyphon12

Looking at the state of the wheel I wouldn't take it anywhere.

+1 to that lol

MGLUKE89 · 21-02-2012, 19:49

Thanks for your imput guys & girls, gonna have a proper check over sunday, I'm hoping the chasis isnt twisted, the bracket that hold's the bonnet gave way and bent i've took that off and got a new hinge and it all sits perfect so i dont really know just under body inspection i guess hope for the best

Lauren · 21-02-2012, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyphon12

Looking at the state of the wheel I wouldn't take it anywhere.

Goes without saying; I meant a mobile mechanic, just worded it wrong. Local ones near me charge about 20 quid for just an inspection.

Shafz · 21-02-2012, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam7986

Don't do that ^^^

I 100% guarantee the rear subframe is bent, it holds the power steering etc, I did exactly that last year in snow it's just a bent subframe £50 and possibly strut, once I changed those my car was back to its old self, when I saw one wheel was shunted back I thought **** but don't fret , I crawled mine to a local garage at 5mph, when i let go of the wheel it violently pulled to the left, I changed the rear subframe and it was sorted, £50 +£28 for a wheel, 4 hours with taking time

get a Haynes a tackle it yourself

Regards
sam

you cant guarantee anything from pictures. yes its more then likely rear subframe any/or needing a jig, it normally isnt the same again, causing the car to pull to one side or wear tyres unevenly

what i mean when i said strip it and sell it, you can pick up a straight mk1 ZR for around £500 so ECONOMICALLY its not worth repairing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lauren

You cant 100% guarantee anything, every crash is different.

All I will say is that if it IS a twisted chassis, buy another one, it's not worth the repairs.

^this, must have done a fair bit of damage if it took a chunk out the wheel

sam7986 · 21-02-2012, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shafz

you cant guarantee anything from pictures. yes its more then likely rear subframe any/or needing a jig, it normally isnt the same again, causing the car to pull to one side or wear tyres unevenly

what i mean when i said strip it and sell it, you can pick up a straight mk1 ZR for around £500 so ECONOMICALLY its not worth repairing

^this, must have done a fair bit of damage if it took a chunk out the wheel

fair comment, but they are not hard cars to work with, plus he knows the history of this one, i.e how many owners, head gasket changed, i fully understand your point of view but from past experience it shouldn't be that hard to fix, but a mechanic will be able to tell of the damage

keep us updated bud, and i hope shes not too bent

EDIT: try bending the bonnet brackets back into line, if it sits straight again then chances are and i mean chances are it isnt bent chassis wise, check the chassis legs and anything visually that looks off replace, with scrapyard goodies a few bits and bobs you could be lucky with repairing that on £100 to £120

Sam

sam7986 · 21-02-2012, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lauren

Goes without saying; I meant a mobile mechanic, just worded it wrong. Local ones near me charge about 20 quid for just an inspection.

+1 try and get it trailered to prevent further damage

JamesD · 22-02-2012, 08:42

A rough check to see if the chassis is twisted is to measure corner to corner diagonally on the wing bolts. So that's bottom left wing bolt to top right wing bolt and vice versa. Both readings should be the same. It's not very accurate but will give you a rough idea.

MGLUKE89 · 29-02-2012, 21:30

Just to let you guys/girls know, had the car on ramps today,
chassis / subframes have no damage, all level.
anti roll bar was 25mm out , drop links slitely bent came of the hoses,
wish bones look in tact but replacing them anyway to be safe,
along with new bushes ect, put 2 new bonnet brackets on today and all sits perfect,
so with abit of luck should be back on the road monday,
Total costs £ 250 inc Rim with tyre with abit of digging
will take a pic once sorted, thanks for all the feedback much appreciated

Jays ZR · 29-02-2012, 22:17

Very luck mate but good job glad its sorted no mOre kurb hitting ok

sam7986 · 29-02-2012, 22:28

Great news! good to hear... these cars replaceable frame bits are made of butter!

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21-02-2012, 19:49	#12 (permalink)
MGLUKE89 Newbie Handle with care Posts: 11 Location: Cambridgeshire Drives: MK1 Silver MGZR Join Date: Sep 2011 iTrader: 0 (0%) Threadstarter Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your imput guys & girls, gonna have a proper check over sunday, I'm hoping the chasis isnt twisted, the bracket that hold's the bonnet gave way and bent i've took that off and got a new hinge and it all sits perfect so i dont really know just under body inspection i guess hope for the best

29-02-2012, 21:30	#18 (permalink)
MGLUKE89 Newbie Handle with care Posts: 11 Location: Cambridgeshire Drives: MK1 Silver MGZR Join Date: Sep 2011 iTrader: 0 (0%) Threadstarter Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just to let you guys/girls know, had the car on ramps today, chassis / subframes have no damage, all level. anti roll bar was 25mm out , drop links slitely bent came of the hoses, wish bones look in tact but replacing them anyway to be safe, along with new bushes ect, put 2 new bonnet brackets on today and all sits perfect, so with abit of luck should be back on the road monday, Total costs £ 250 inc Rim with tyre with abit of digging will take a pic once sorted, thanks for all the feedback much appreciated

29-02-2012, 22:28	#20 (permalink)
sam7986 Senior Member Posts: 498 Location: Kent Join Date: Oct 2009 iTrader: 1 (100%) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great news! good to hear... these cars replaceable frame bits are made of butter!