Had an accident and looking for advice on what's broken

[Gilles]

[QUOTE=Jasper7821;636095]Ok thanks, I had thought maybe that video was that shaft. I have the P/N of the seal from the other page and understand now and hopefully after a new clip and seal that nothing else is wrong gearbox wise and that’ll be it. I’m hoping rocks/pebbles/dirt didn’t go into that hole when the car went up the curb and slid through a few feet wide of decorative rocks .
Jasper,

I have never used a new circlip, these act as a 'spring' and just pop into the grove.. but I would install a a new oil seal..

[Jasper7821]

Sounds good, thank you very much.

Jasper,

I have never used a new circlip, these act as a 'spring' and just pop into the grove.. but I would install a a new oil seal..[/QUOTE]

[Jasper7821]

Side section (suspension cross member sub frame question)
Has anyone had an accident and broke one of these. I'm curious if the frame gets damaged and after changing the subframe if all the mounting holes lined back up.
What broke on my car is the hub carrier, this sub frame, control arms, drive shaft boot. ( I think the driveshaft isn't bent but and angle the outer CV had when then rim folded a bearing popped out so going to replace the drive shaft.

Just curious if anyone has had an issue changing one of these subframes.
I was going to buy a used one and hoping it lines up. Also, I don't think anything from where the front transmission bolts onto the subframe bent. And the rear looks fine.
Thank You

[78F350]

I have replaced those on two cars. They weren't damaged as bad as yours, just minor cracks. From my observation, these are brittle and will break away in most cases before damaging the frame of the car. In your case, I would be sure to check the black brace that crosses between the engine and transmission and the diagonal braces on the bottom.
You may need the assistance of a ratchet strap to get everything aligned correctly for re-installation. This would be a great time to replace you engine and transmission mounts while you are in there.

Some posts that I remember:

Aluminum diagonal brace

Replacing the rear suspension bracket

[itsnotanova]

Guys who race the 97-98.5 boxsters break them all the time. Make sure you don't buy the early weaker design. You want a 98.5-2004 rear sub frame

[itsnotanova]

I recommend removing the metal cross brace to see if it got bent. I suspect your upright is bent and you can't tell by looking at it. You won't know until you go to get it aligned and your alignment guy can't get it within spec.

[Jasper7821]

Thank You
If you're talking about what's called (strut in the parts catalog) the diagonal brace on the bottom what the sub frame mounts to, then yes that looks bent. Although both sides look kinda the same and have a very shallow S shape.
But the side that went up the curb is gouged up and a new one is $200 and $100 for aftermarket, and $45 used, so I was planning on replacing it anyways.
And when you say upright, which part is that. I want to make sure I look at absolutely everything.

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

I recommend removing the metal cross brace to see if it got bent. I suspect your upright is bent and you can't tell by looking at it. You won't know until you go to get it aligned and your alignment guy can't get it within spec.

[Jasper7821]

Thank You, I just bought the subframe on Ebay, its' the same P/N as mine and came from a 2003. 986 331 151 08
I don't plan on wrecking it again so if it's a weaker design, I think it'll be ok

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Guys who race the 97-98.5 boxsters break them all the time. Make sure you don't buy the early weaker design. You want a 98.5-2004 rear sub frame

[Jasper7821]

Thank you very much for the two links, very helpful, and hopefully the subframe goes back in and all the holes line up. If not I'll use the ratchet strap. And the engine/tranni mounts were all changed last year.
I'll check the braces but not sure how to see if they're bent some, they're not flat.

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have replaced those on two cars. They weren't damaged as bad as yours, just minor cracks. From my observation, these are brittle and will break away in most cases before damaging the frame of the car. In your case, I would be sure to check the black brace that crosses between the engine and transmission and the diagonal braces on the bottom.
You may need the assistance of a ratchet strap to get everything aligned correctly for re-installation. This would be a great time to replace you engine and transmission mounts while you are in there.

Some posts that I remember:

Aluminum diagonal brace

Replacing the rear suspension bracket