440 Front Subframe

Graham Harwood · Mar 31st, 2009, 22:01

My late fathers manual 1992 1.8 440SXi is poorly with a cracked subframe. I've bought a replacement and it won't fit (larger nearside wishbone/different engine mount). I suspect its probably off an auto although I asked for a manual one. Does anyone know how many different subframes there are? I'm struggling to find an exact car match because of the cars age and wonder if I have an alternative. The car is in otherwise good condition and I'm keen to sort it because of the sentimental value.

stevo48 · Mar 31st, 2009, 22:28

Hi, is the existing subframe repairable?
When you look at some of the restoration jobs done on these forums a cracked subframe seems fairly trivial, can it be removed from the car then professionally repaired?

Graham Harwood · Mar 31st, 2009, 22:48

The subframe is in pretty bad condition, still on the car and its cracked through in a bad spot. A repair is not totally out of the question but I'd really like to get a replacement. We have another facelift 440 and the subframe looks the same shape on that so I'll continue to trawl the breakers. Thanks for the reply.

bvs · Apr 3rd, 2009, 16:56

Hi Graham
I think it is only the auto and diesel subframes that are different,but am not an expert !!

cheers baz

Mar 31st, 2009, 22:01	#1
Graham Harwood New Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2009 23:19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Blackburn	440 Front Subframe My late fathers manual 1992 1.8 440SXi is poorly with a cracked subframe. I've bought a replacement and it won't fit (larger nearside wishbone/different engine mount). I suspect its probably off an auto although I asked for a manual one. Does anyone know how many different subframes there are? I'm struggling to find an exact car match because of the cars age and wonder if I have an alternative. The car is in otherwise good condition and I'm keen to sort it because of the sentimental value. Last edited by Graham Harwood; Mar 31st, 2009 at 22:05.

Mar 31st, 2009, 22:28	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Hi, is the existing subframe repairable? When you look at some of the restoration jobs done on these forums a cracked subframe seems fairly trivial, can it be removed from the car then professionally repaired?

Mar 31st, 2009, 22:48	#3
Graham Harwood New Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2009 23:19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Blackburn	The subframe is in pretty bad condition, still on the car and its cracked through in a bad spot. A repair is not totally out of the question but I'd really like to get a replacement. We have another facelift 440 and the subframe looks the same shape on that so I'll continue to trawl the breakers. Thanks for the reply.

Apr 3rd, 2009, 16:56	#4
bvs Blue TD Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sussex	Hi Graham I think it is only the auto and diesel subframes that are different,but am not an expert !! cheers baz

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