whats up,
I picked up this 1993 DA for a steal price, It has some minor cosmetic damage, hood,fender, bumper, and the raidator core support.
I have everything ready to replace, but i would like to know if its a good idea to bolt the radiator core support, instead of re spot weld it? i have read people have bolted them. It would make a motor swap alot easier if i could remove the core support to pull the engine.
well let me hear what you think would be better, to bolt it, or get it re-welded.







peace

 

I just mig welded mine on after I crashed my car. I dont see a problem with bolting it on but im also not a pro when it comes to body work.

 

Weld it on. Bolting it on will not be the same structurally as a bunch of welds will be. You will end up spending more time trying to line up bolt holes and drill them, then just welding it on anyways.

 

weld it please thats the way the factory done it so. just my opinion

 

if you cant find a welding machine then just bolt it, just over bolt it.

 

I had the core support on my coupe bolted on for years. No problems what so ever. Everything lined up perfect. Just make sure you use lock washers or some sort and you should be fine.

 

This car need to be inspected after the repairs ?

if yes , you can't just bolt it .. the inspection ask that the car become like before the wreak so ..

weld it , probably more simple , and more safe !

 

I just did this to my girlfriends car, and welded it back together.
It is not real hard.
Feel free to ask if you need help.