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Old 12 Aug 2003, 14:03 (Ref:686239)   #1
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how do you fit a bumper ?

because I had a quote to fit a rear bumper on my Ford Mondeo estate and it was a bit high IMO.

is the job easy, hard, what do I need ?

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Old 12 Aug 2003, 16:40 (Ref:686366)   #2
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I don't know if they are available over there, but here in the states a company called chiltons makes very comprehensive manuals for servicing all manner of vehicles, and I would suggest that it might be in your interests to start with that. It will have step by step instructions on what is involved with the R & R. Here is the link to their website. Robert

http://www.chiltonsonline.com/
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Old 12 Aug 2003, 17:12 (Ref:686398)   #3
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thanks, we have similar books on sale here. I thought Id ask anyway because there must be a lot of people on here who have changed bumpers.
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Old 12 Aug 2003, 17:47 (Ref:686442)   #4
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Only on my 68 camaro (8 bolts, 20 minutes) so I have no idea what is involved with a newer car. Robert
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Old 12 Aug 2003, 22:07 (Ref:686679)   #5
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I've only done it to our Mk2 Granada when it was thumped by an Alfa back in January. Four bolts and a couple of clips and some odd looks from the neighbours as I set about smacking it with a lump of wood until it was almost straight! I must get a new one sometime, the tank tape holding the plastic ends on is starting to come off...
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Old 12 Aug 2003, 22:11 (Ref:686684)   #6
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On something like a Mondeo I would think it's something that needs two people. Do the bolts up hand tight, wiggle the ting about until it's straight and the tighten them down with your assistant holding it in place. There's probably loads of plastic clips to break as well
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Old 12 Aug 2003, 22:16 (Ref:686686)   #7
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Of course I forgot the really obvious answer- 'Refitting Is The Reverse Of Removal'

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hmm, im not sure... :S
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Old 13 Aug 2003, 07:27 (Ref:686866)   #9
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Is the bumper, or part of it, body-coloured? If so, it will need spraying to match your car, which was probably included in the quote you got.
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Old 13 Aug 2003, 07:38 (Ref:686874)   #10
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Ive had separate quotes for new and used bumpers, spraying and fitting. My current bumper has a crack at the top which isn't too bad though so its not worth me getting a new bumper fitted and sprayed which would be over £400.
Fitting costs almost as much as a used bumper. If i could find a used bumper with matching colour and fit myself (or cheaply) then Id go ahead with it.
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My current bumper has a crack at the top which isn't too bad though
A body shop should be able to weld a plastic bumper.

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Fitting costs almost as much as a used bumper. If i could find a used bumper with matching colour and fit myself (or cheaply) then Id go ahead with it.
Fitting shouldn't be too difficult - it's time-consuming, but doesn't require any special skills.
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Old 13 Aug 2003, 08:50 (Ref:686914)   #12
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ok thanks, Ill look into it. I know a mechanic who usually doesnt charge too much.
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