Dented front crossmember

[dan.c]

Hi

Its not a 4wd, but i figure you lot will know the rules. Recently acquired a Nissan Gloria thats got a decent dent in the front crossmember, the guy i got it off got it failed at vtnz for it, so I dont know exactly what it needs, the warrant sheets says 'remedy front crossmember damage'. Do I need to get this fixed professionally by someone certified, or am I able to pull it straightish and smooth it out with a bit of bog? Its in the center, the wheel alignment is good (just been done), and it doesnt seem to affect the steering/suspension components.

Thanks

[Dirtydog]

Hes some info from the Virm about the structure etc, dont know anything about it myself but you may find something usefull that helps out

1. The structure of the vehicle (shaded areas of Figure 3-1-2) has visible:

a) deformation from the original shape that has affected the vehicle’s structural integrity (Note 1) (Note 3), or

b) cracking, or

c) fracture, or

d) corrosion damage (Note 2) that is individually larger than 50mm in diameter (Figure 3-1-1), or

e) corrosion damage within 150mm of the top of an A-pillar (Figure 3-1-2), or

f) any corrosion that the inspector considers has caused weakening of a load-bearing structure (Note 6), or

g) poor repairs that have not returned the structure to within a safe tolerance of when it was manufactured (Note 3) (Note 6), eg:

i. filler has been used in an attempt to conceal corrosion damage or deformation of a component

ii. a high strength steel component has been heated

iii. a component has been strengthened.

Note 1

The structure of a vehicle may incorporate crumple zones that form part of a frontal impact occupant protection system.

Note 3

The vehicle inspector may request additional relevant information from a repairer or other relevant person. The vehicle inspector should withhold the warrant of fitness if there is reason to believe that the vehicle has:

a) structural damage, or

b) inadequate structural repair(s), or

c) corrosion damage

to the extent that it could affect the vehicle’s structural strength or one of the vehicle’s safety requirements. If the owner questions the decision, the vehicle inspector should recommend the vehicle owner obtain further written assessment from a panel beater.

And this is Figure 3-1-2