Cutting Out & Replacing The Radiator Support On The Cheapest 2017 Subaru WRX STi Project Car!

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@jimbrinkley9222 8 месяцев назад

Not bad. I’m a 20 year structural tech. If you have questions feel free to reach out. I can show you some tips and tricks. Also since you’re a tool guy, get a tram gauge. Couple hundred bucks and it will save you. Alldata has all the top opening dimensions.

@angelleiva36 7 месяцев назад

I need to change the lower tier bar on mine because i hit a going a little too fast and it bent it. Now the skid plate won’t bolt on. Any advice on changing it and what to look for while down there?

@TheGhungFu 8 месяцев назад

The spot weld drill bits/cutters sure can save time and trouble. Even the cheap ones from Zon will last through a small job or two. About 12 bucks for a set.

@deebee3901 8 месяцев назад

Great work. Please use some weld through primer prior to welding those front bits on as they love to rust there.

@rickybaez2970 8 месяцев назад

Ill be waiting on the spot weld part 2 video 😊

@emiliog.4432 8 месяцев назад

I commend your courage on this project. Hat tip Mr. Subaru.

@Th3Think3r 8 месяцев назад

Probably will never end up doing this sort of work myself but very interesting to see a different type of repair.

@markkaplan1949 8 месяцев назад

you have to figure out a clever SHORT to post with the hood slamming down ... but not crushing your hand

@ToddS50 8 месяцев назад

with the right tools, any project is approachable. nice work

@RollerCoasterLineProductions 8 месяцев назад

Not nitpicking, I’m couple mins in and another YT channel (vehcor) would recommend scribing on the right side before grinding and prying that plate off. No biggie, I’m an armchair expert and that bent core support is effecting my OCD

@RoccoReviews 8 месяцев назад

Great video! Seems like someone doesn't wanna sell the Outback!

@jmg4208 8 месяцев назад

Remind me I got same job to finish.. If only parts were discontinued ☠ Cool tutorial !👍

@ricke6854 15 дней назад

Hello, nice video. I have a 2011 Forester that I'm conidering buying in good shape, but inspection report indicates radiator support (bottom) is rusty and needs replacement. Anybody know what the cost would be typically at a shop ?

@michaelbrennan7148 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Rob. " ....and I'm going to Carolina in my mind"

@TheSwampDonkey 8 месяцев назад

At 85k miles, I wonder if the timing belt needs to be changed. Not sure if you were going to do this since you are replacing the cover but since you are already in there, I would swap it out. Is there any other stock part that you might consider replacing since it is an STI and does have higher mileage?

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Yup, putting a kit on it.

@TheSwampDonkey 8 месяцев назад

@@MrSubaru1387 Awesome. Can't wait to see it finished. Hell of a find.

@MikeFicsacardi 8 месяцев назад

I just can't understand why so many spot welds and small little pieces that come together. Why can't it just be a simple bolt on process lol. Radiator support job takes hours.

@Thisoldhiker 8 месяцев назад

The bolts get the parts in the right place to weld, while the welds provide the structural integrity and rigidity for crash safety. Some carmakers, I believe including Subaru, also use structural adhesives in body assembly.

@gregb8153 8 месяцев назад

great progress

@brokeeastmeet 8 месяцев назад

Awesome, can’t wait to see all the tweaks and new stuff come together !

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

You and me both!

@robkeeney642 7 месяцев назад

I have never owned a Subaru but I always liked them. I decided it was time to get a newer vehicle so I bought a 2018 WRX with 60k miles. I will definitely be watching your videos and probably asking for A LOT of help ! 😂

@kohjiiida2637 8 месяцев назад

Love the tool. I’m not a fan of drill especially pneumatic ones. Mr subaru get the Milwaukee striking pry bars set. The big ones will make it easier 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@jakegackle7398 7 месяцев назад

Side note, how much did your hands hurt wielding a small Sawzall like that for that much? I recommend the bigger size and thick gloves. You'll hurt less. Ask me how I know.

@maybenot6075 8 месяцев назад

First time iv seen you working indoors (apart from on engines), absolute traitor to us driveway mechanics 😂 subaru do love a spot weld, when i rebuilt mine i spent more time drilling out spot welds than i did ripping apart the donor and rebuilding mine!

@jakegackle7398 7 месяцев назад

I have always drilled spot welds, when necessary. I've never tried sanding them. I never really worried if it penetrated the metal behind since it's just going to get welded anyways. This does seem like it leaves a cleaner surface when removed though. I may try that if I ever run into the circumstance of popping spot welds again, especially if it's something visible. Nice.

@Ярослав-е5м5н 8 месяцев назад

good job!👍

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@jeffrey3498 8 месяцев назад

Plug and play 😂👍

@MrPoppyDuck 8 месяцев назад

That is a labor of love! Hope it all works out!

@warrentinsley5490 8 месяцев назад

Great...another m12 tool I didn't know I needed...bank account's gonna hate this

@garymeredith2441 8 месяцев назад

Talk about heavy duty spot welds there Mr. Subaru wow . Do you have access to a good spot welder or will you use A mig welder on those panels to put this back together . You have some great videos there Mr. Subaru .

@cryocive 7 месяцев назад

Where did you end up finding the frame rail end caps along with the bracket to go behind? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find anything

@jasonleatherwood2172 8 месяцев назад

Id do a job like this i know for a fact all my body lines would not line up ugh

@StealthParrot 8 месяцев назад

That was really interesting to watch. Thanks!

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mariopic 2 месяца назад

doing same repair on my low km 16 sti i got in a trade hit a tree inner rail got pinched but outer part of rail is straght got to find a small pump ram to fit in the rail to push the dent out i pulled the entire lower section apart including the rail ends made it easy to transplant the entire assembly from another car including headlight upper wings

@kevind_53 8 месяцев назад

Nice progress 🚗💥💨🔥

@durkadurka4107 8 месяцев назад

have the same year forester as your project and I see online all the time that the LCA bushings go out around every ~30k Miles but some people more longevity on STI lower control arms . would love a video on this

@Carlos-xu5zq 8 месяцев назад

Was Waiting on this video!

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Hope you enjoyed it!

@Mini-Driver 8 месяцев назад

I have a question not related to this video. Do you know of or have a recommendation for TPMS for a 2014 Forester? Ours are original with 274+ K on her. I want to change all 4 but they are around $80. each, $62 on Subaru Parts Deals. Thank you.

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Recommendations as in what exactly?

@Mini-Driver 8 месяцев назад

@@MrSubaru1387 Any good after-market brands you've used in the past, that will work with the Subaru system. Thank you.

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

@@Mini-Driver I only use OE parts.

@Mini-Driver 8 месяцев назад

@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you for taking the time to answer my query.

@sg1893 8 месяцев назад

Looking good! Hope your hand is ok..

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, gashed it pretty good on the lower part of the rad support.

@Oodlenoots 8 месяцев назад

14:08 Aaah yes. The good ol' PSD (Precision Shaking Device)

@7binus9 8 месяцев назад

Sweet!

@raypencosky8296 8 месяцев назад

Why didn't you have a quick pull on the lower core support?

@aldomassa7473 8 месяцев назад

Strong work !!😊

@manhoot 8 месяцев назад

The repaired soo-bar-oooo. Wow

@Darthvolvo 8 месяцев назад

New shop coming soon?

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Hoping this year. But it’s going to be soooo much $$$$$$ 😞

@sergeimuravskii3587 5 месяцев назад

What expender tool did you use for the frame?

@richroggio 8 месяцев назад

that was very good Mr. Subaru, I enjoyed it and learned something 👍

@MrSubaru1387 8 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it

@raypencosky8296 8 месяцев назад

Spot weld drill bit is quicker !

@Migerk1 8 месяцев назад

Here for the whole series of this

@CompressorSurge 8 месяцев назад

Great find!

@Will-hs2um 8 месяцев назад

Can’t wait to see the 18-21 front end on there. Definitely go with a KoYoRad while you’re at it! Maybe a GetADom Cylinder 4 mod to keep it cool and reliable? Might as well do that before filling it back up with coolant.