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Originally posted by 1s1k:
It looks like a super weak design that would break again. I would go to a local machine shop and have them fab up a much stronger bracket designed to replace the one that is cast into the original part.

I would then grind the original off and have the new piece welded on. There are plenty of radiator shops who have competent aluminum welders. It will be a much easier wild than trying to repair what is there.

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Originally posted by Valpo Fz:
I broke a subframe mount on my BMW and want some advice.



It’s not an uncommon issue and can be welded but the only guy that I know and trust that can weld it is packed up until spring with a house he is trying to sell. Should I look around and try and find someone else? A couple Of people have made brackets either by welding them, machining or hand forming(sawing and filing).

Here are some of the examples:







This is a lower mount that a guy made from a solid block and bolted on:





Should I use steel or aluminum? Find someone else to weld it? What size plots should I use if I make a bracket 6,8 or 10mm? Any advice or ideas are welcomed. I want to get it back together so I don’t have parts spread all over the shop.

Thanks
Ed