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Just got back from the shop...




Its very very thin metal on that crossmember.  I would reccomend filling
them and adding my bar, welding not necessary.

-- 
Eric
www.vintagewatercooleds.com

Mike Smith said:
> ...as I had the front motor mount replaced again.  Had all four done
> just over a month ago.  The front was supposedly a TT HD but Tuesday
> while under the car changing the oil I looked at it and noticed that
> it was breaking already.  When the mech took the bracket off, the
> mount just fell right off the holder.
>
> Anyway, the new one is in and while I was there he showed me a few
> things.  Not cool things either:
>
> 1)  Cracks (at least 3) in my crossmember.  Isn't that the name off
> the piece that the front mount is attached to?
>
> 2)  Driver's outer CV boot cracked (that's the one that's just inside
> the wheel, correct?).  This is why my rim is turning black with
> grease?
>
> 3)  Driver's side power steering boot is the same.
>
> As far as the first goes, I guess it'll have to be welded?  I'm sure
> that the weasle's brace would help?
>
> 2 and 3, what's involved with replacing and should I do other stuff
> while I'm in there?
>
> Comments, tips, advice, etc. welcome.
>
> --
> Mike
> '86 red 16v (Red 5)
>
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