info on changing a radiator support panel

[wolfy121]

hi, i was just wondering if it was legal to replace the radiator support panel or does it have to be done by a repairer, as it has an info plate on it as i have heard youre not allowed to remove it (the plate)? i know how, just wondering if im allowed to by law.
thanks

[S.T.K.E]

Why would you want to remove the plate. It's there for a reason.

[wolfy121]

lmao because its a new support panel so u need to remove it from the old support panel then attach to the new one.

[S.T.K.E]

So it a wrecker. Wouldn't see a reason why you couldn't.

[PaRaDoX]

It's spot welded in.

You need to drill out all the spot welds to remove it, then you need to spot weld the new one on. Unless you can do a good job i wouldnt bother.

I was going to replace the radiator support in my VP but i found other damage and decided not to.

[wolfy121]

hey

i hit a roo in my vx i have went over it and the only damage is to the support panel, light, bonnet
i have no problems remove the old one and replacing it with the new one the support panel was new
so i was just asking about the plate with the vin and engine type and trans type on it i allways thought that u couldnt remove them your self it also has one on the firewall

cheers

[big steve q23]

just sent you a pm give me a call

steve

[VTS5]

Yes you can,just drill it out and rivet it back on to new panel.You dont need any1s permission for that.

[PaRaDoX]

Yes you can,just drill it out and rivet it back on to new panel.You dont need any1s permission for that.

I'm not sure i'd rivit it back in but each to their own, It'd prefer the standard look.

The radiator support panel is NOT structual. its simply there to hold the bonnet down and hold the radiator/condensor.

[Clutchy]

How else would you put the id tag on the new support panel Paradox ?

My vt has a tag just under the left headlight aswell not sure if the vx has the same.

[VTS5]

I'm not sure i'd rivit it back in but each to their own, It'd prefer the standard look.

FYI,they all pop riveted to the support panel.But,if you like,you can sticky tape it.

The radiator support panel is NOT structual.

Again,FYI,yes IT IS (as u put it) structural.That hole on the left is (one of the)the measuring hole/s for the engine bay.Try to get it 1mm. wrong!!!! then sit back and watch your claim go down the tube.

[wolfy121]

FYI,they all pop riveted to the support panel.But,if you like,you can sticky tape it.



Again,FYI,yes IT IS (as u put it) structural.That hole on the left is (one of the)the measuring hole/s for the engine bay.Try to get it 1mm. wrong!!!! then sit back and watch your claim go down the tube.

i was told here from a banelbeater that inspected it in person, that it was nothing structural.

thanks for all the replys

i'll be starting the repairs next week, will keep you updated

[lout]

it's a catch 22
you legaly can replace the radiator support panel but you are not allowed to tamper with the ID plates

[wolfy121]

it's a catch 22
you legaly can replace the radiator support panel but you are not allowed to tamper with the ID plates

i thought that was the case as i remember reading some were not to touch the plates but im going to do it and see how it go as rego is end of next month
so i will find out then lol

[wolfy121]

also the vin number is not on that plate
its model, body# ENGINE AND TRANS AND SO ON

[lsx]

Just do it as long as you put the correct plate back down there wont be a problem,
if you want the standard look cut the stardard rivits from under neith then just glue the plate back down and the rivit will be just for show lol