Started on fixing the broken frame this afternoon. Stitched it back together and added a reinforcement piece. Happy with how it all came together considering the little welding experience I have.
Yep exactly why i painted my silver and used factory locknuts, i didnt reuse the headshield but that would pretty much fail proof.
Id probably just re-do it then go somewhere else and it would likely pass
1. Looks ok but as you say you don't know if an inspector is going to ping you again. @modz does a solid\slim one for 1\2 the price.
2. Dont see the point in aftermarket for the price difference given unknown quality. I paid $422 for a genuine coupler one about 1 year ago via dealership.
3. Personally i wouldn't want used given the rubber part is likely tired
Waterpump and thermostat assembly replaced by Skoda/Giltrap under warranty, coolant tank must have failed pressure test as well so I paid to replace that...
Fingers crossed this time! Its a good car, when its not shitting itself