Any suggestions on how to repair?

[m2736185]

My neon has a little damage in the front. It runs smooth the only prob is its smoking because there is a coolant leak somewhere. I dunno if its the radiator or not because there is fluid all over the radiator and the engine as well. However the radiator seems undamaged from the crash. Also the radiator support bar, i believe its spot welded. Would I need to replace the whole thing or can I just get a bodyshop to cut the bent part and reweld it? here are some pics

[das2123]

Take off your from bumper and you will see what you need to replace. The radiator support should be spot welded into place. I can't remember any bolts holding it into place. Your coolant leak has to be a cracked or frayed hose somewhere.

[Turbodog97]

There might be a crack somewhere or a ripped house. You definitely need to fix that or at least keep checking on it so you don't overheat the engine.

[m2736185]

Well I guess ill have to take the bumper off before I take it to the body shop to see how much it will cost to cut and weld. The bumper is just bolted on right? Any tips on taking it off fast and easy? Should I lift the front of the car off the ground?

[das2123]

Originally Posted by m2736185

Well I guess ill have to take the bumper off before I take it to the body shop to see how much it will cost to cut and weld. The bumper is just bolted on right? Any tips on taking it off fast and easy? Should I lift the front of the car off the ground?

It is held on by bolts and nuts...There may be a few hidden ones, but you can get to all of them. Don't forget the ones inside the wheel well.

[trifit1]

The leak may be from under your drivers side radiator mounting bracket. The impact cracked the plastic post that the bracket slides over. Easy to fix with epoxy cement if thats what it is