X244 front cross member

[Mike800966]

Concerned about the condition of this item and keen to get it off and give it some extra paint etc to avoid bigger problem later.
Do I need to remove the front bumper? if so how? and are those bolts stupidly tight?
Someone must have been there before me!
Mike

 

[pjay]

I think youll find once you get it off its rustier than you expect, mine was. Its a well known weak spot. Dunno about the bumper as mines is an a class and I got someone to do it for me

Replacements usually available on ebay

Pete

 

[pjay]

My old one....

I think I paid £60 for mine.

Pete

 

[Mike800966]

Oh Dear, that makes me more interested in avoiding the problem
Mike

 

[Landy Andy]

You will find patern parts available that are much more affordable, BUT, also not the same quality or strength.

Don’t ask how I know this ?????

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[TheBig1]

buy a new one and give it a couple of coats of hammerite paint before starting to undo the bolts on the rotted one. no need to drop the bumper by the way. remember eye protection if doing it laying on your back

 

[Mike800966]

Thank you all, the info about the bumper was a big help

Thanks again

Mike