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Old 05-24-2021, 07:54 AM   #8
Gilles
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Hello Jasper, really sorry for the accident on your car but considering the high mileage and the age I would assume that the insurance will not want to fix it..

However, I would not consider this decision as a death sentence for the car, as most of the suspension components you damaged are easily available used.

The only concern would be the integrity of the gearbox, you will need to remove the damaged components and determine what parts you will be needing and speaking of the gearbox, you will need to find if the dripping fluid was transmission oil or hydraulic fluid (broken slave hose..?)

Take a breath and evaluate what you need, it may be easier to fix than it seems, I walked a couple of times through LA Dismantlers and saw 'bins of suspension parts' everywhere, don't get discouraged, the car looks beautiful and you may be able to save it!

Good luck!
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