1994 Honda Accord Strut Tower Weld Fix

1994 HONDA ACCORD
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SCOTT.SOFT
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I recently hit a guardrail in my Honda. The strut tower weld has been broken. Is this a repairable issue? Can it be be rewelded to the car?
I don't know if the frame is bent or not. I wouldn't think so it wasn't that hard of a hit. Please someone give me good news
Jan 17, 2007 at 4:53 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Of course it is repairable. If it were my doing I would reweld the base and do it using the opposite side as a reference to ensure that it is properly aligned. Now, about the frame, that is your call, but they will be able to give you an indication on whether it will be necessary when they do the alignment which you will have to do.
Jan 17, 2007 at 5:59 AM

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Reweld the strut tower base using the opposite side as an alignment reference, then have a wheel alignment done to determine whether the frame is bent.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Honda Accord EX hit a guardrail and broke a strut tower weld, asking whether it can be rewelded and if the frame is bent. The expert said the damage is repairable by rewelding the base and using the opposite side as a reference for proper alignment. A subsequent alignment should indicate whether frame repair is necessary.

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