1984 Jaguar XJ6 Pulled Car forward and right front tire fel

PHILLIP GRAY

MEMBER
1984 JAGUAR XJ6
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
152,000 MILES

The right front tire blew. Their was a little ice on the ground and I couldn't see forward below the Hood. There was a concrete drainage wall there just at my bumper. The bumper sat down on the concrete, but wasn't hurt. The parallel frame right side got bent and curled about 4 inches and the front side of the a frame was pushed back. So when I put on the spare it was pressed up against the ateel body wall on the passenger side. I have had a few people look at it and made a copy of the suspension system with numbered parts to try and find the bent piece. A few people suggested as far as the frame goes I can heat it and straighten it with a propane torch but don't know what to do about the gas fumes and engine right above the frame. Is there a way to cut the fuel or anyother suggestions. By the way I am on Medicaid so money was an issue when I talked with some mechanics. I saw your Erepair books online and am going to get the 1 year subscription. Thre car is in goo shape and I had only had it two months when this happen. I appreciate any help I can get,

God Bless,

Phillip Gray ( 817 ) 295-3769

1 Reply

JAMES W.

MECHANIC
2,394 POSTS

If part of the frame where the lower A frame attaches is bent, your problem is 2 fold. 1- you'll never get the frame hot enough with anything other than an acetylene torch to straighten it out. 2- the part of the frame you need to repair has to be true and square to the world or it will be so out of alignment you won't be able to keep it straight on the road let alone keep tires on it.
Not to be a bearer of bad tidings, BUT that's a job for a frame shop. I know I haven't helped you much, but I got' tell you straight.