Knackers Member 102 Member For: 14y 3m 1d Posted 26/03/14 11:57 AM Share Posted 26/03/14 11:57 AM I had the F6 in a thousand pieces today trying to fit a saggy front bar after collecting a serious spoon drain.I knew I was up for bar mounts LH and RH and lost a few scrivets but that's all sorted.I have found a completely shattered radiator support bar - its broken in 3 places. and whole 6" section on the LHS that ties to the fender is completely missing and I've discovered a bit of dodgy repair work...lots of sikaflex....LOTS of sikaflexSo someones done the dodgy and had a crack at repairing it themselves and left me with a problem - I can't install my new cooler till the rad-support is replaced.How does this thing come out? is seems to be fused to the metal upper support (where the striker etc attaches) but the whole rad-support is made of a hard plastic.I would like to do it myself to save the $$$ it will cost to get a crash repairer to do it, I don't wish to make an insurance claim either. But after pricing the parts, its looking bad ($455 rad-support, $300ea for headlights...the list goes on)Has anyone here ever done it? care to share?thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/03/14 12:03 PM Share Posted 26/03/14 12:03 PM The joys of second hand cars. Hope it works out for you. Just have to bite the bullet and get it fixed properly. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackers Member 102 Member For: 14y 3m 1d Posted 26/03/14 12:30 PM Author Share Posted 26/03/14 12:30 PM Are you aware if its a welding job or not? I'm not confident enough to go welding the thing on. been searching online for a few hours now..starting to look like I'm parting with $2k for a claim. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/03/14 12:35 PM Share Posted 26/03/14 12:35 PM Iam not sure, you need to seek a professional opinion, if its expensive claim insurance. BUT its a prior bad repair so they may reject the claim. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 12y 1d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 26/03/14 08:10 PM Share Posted 26/03/14 08:10 PM If your going with a bigger cooler the PW stage 3 kit has it's own radiator mounts to step it back and make more room for the cooler. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackers Member 102 Member For: 14y 3m 1d Posted 27/03/14 12:30 PM Author Share Posted 27/03/14 12:30 PM ^ already got the cooler, was supposed to put it in yesterday while the bumper was off, but then I found the mess behind the bar. Got my new rad support today. When I get time to fit it I'll take a few photos and notes for reference should anyone else need it, there is nothing online to assist anyone trying this them self. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 1m 1d Gender: Male Posted 27/03/14 04:21 PM Share Posted 27/03/14 04:21 PM pics Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackers Member 102 Member For: 14y 3m 1d Posted 27/03/14 09:45 PM Author Share Posted 27/03/14 09:45 PM ^ it'll be a month . Flying back to work Sunday :( Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobmitchell92 Donating Members 370 Member For: 14y 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 28/03/14 12:08 AM Share Posted 28/03/14 12:08 AM I had to replace mine and it wasn't expensive to fix, I think the whole unit was like $250 odd then I paid about $150 to get it fitted ( I already had the bumper and attachments off it) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET50T Donating Members 152 Member For: 14y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Castle Hill Posted 28/03/14 01:44 AM Share Posted 28/03/14 01:44 AM FG radiator supports are combination plastic/metal item. They are spot welded and Mig welded on the skirts and bolted on using large self tapping 12mm bolts through the lower skirts. As a guide your probably looking at around $400 to strip the front end and replace the support plus parts/paint. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87845-how-to-replace-radiator-support-fg-f6-2009/#findComment-1462484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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