what is this, and should i be worried?

[robtalbott 0]

While doing the oil filter last night I discovered a really rusty component/panel just behind the front bumper. I have no idea what it's for, it looks like it's just a panel, although it does seem to loosely support a couple of rods.

 

As you can tell I am not a mechanic so excuse my terminology.

 

It's the only rusty thing on the whole car.

 

Any ideas what it is? Cheap to replace? Problem at all? (photo attached)

[Emkayvr6 0]

hi there,

that is your bumper, its the inner part, How bads the rust? can u poke holes in it? If its bad i'd get it replaced, not sure how much they would be new but 2nd hand u should be able to get it pretty cheap

mart

[mattnorgrove 0]

Thats the front part of the front crossmember, a real rust prone part.

 

I dont think that part of the panel is load bearing, but, i'd want to change that out anyway.

 

Funnily enough just seen one for sale here: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=83775

 

HTH

[Dec 1]

It's not a critical component. But will support the weight of the engine if you remove the 4 bumper bolts at any stage. Can also affect the PAS pipe that passes through it. Best to get it replaced and give the replacement a coating of a decent heavy duty metal paint to help prevent it rusting teh same way.

[robtalbott 0]

thanks guys. will consider purchasing that part mate.

 

would it fail an MOT?

[shawshankkid 1]

No it won't fail an M.O.T .... Part number 535 191 171 D (G60) Over £250 from the dealer.

[Henny 0]

the bit that hangs down and has the PAS metal pipe passing through it is not structural as such...as far as I can tell, it only acts as a splash guard and gives a little support to the lower spoiler...

 

When I rebuilt my Corrado the first time around, I also found this was rusty, but the actual cross member was solid, so I simply cut off the rusty bit that hangs down and then had the rest of the panel shot blasted and powder coated... :lol: