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Ouch! A W-body too! The failed part of the subframe is at 0:47 and 1:10 in the video, just forward of the rear bushing.

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ouch, i have just changed my subframe bushings and while i had it apart i sanded off the bit of rust hat was starting and painted it. The sad thing is mine is a California car and as never been to the snow.

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This happened to my old Gp. I had it welded up for a bit before replacing the frame.

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O_O

 

Going to have to check this myself on my Monte. That is extremely scary.

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Well getting a look at the rear part of the front subframe from the top of the passenger side, it looks rust free on mine which is a relief.

 

208k in a salty state, rear strut towers are my only worry at the moment.

  • 3 weeks later...
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My other subframe bushings are making noise now and i need to change them and i have already ordered. What i dont understand about this video is that they guy had no warning? mine arent even close to having a failure like that and they are creaking, moaning and popping. I would think one would have to ignore the signs for a very long time to cause this kind of failure.

  • 2 months later...
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With all that rust out, a leaking distributor o-ring would be a good thing.

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