[Vwdiesel] Front end sub-frame

[Chris Geiser]

Hello all;

I have a 92 Jetta Ecodiesel:  The front suspension "subframe" cracked on the
drivers side behind where the rear of the front control arm attaches
in. Obviously destabilized the drivers side front wheel enough that I
noticed it, jacked it up, looked, and said "Holy Crap!!"   I don't think I
hit anything, just old age, metal fatigue, miles, and living in the rust
belt.

Anyone ever replaced this subframe piece?  Issues you ran into?  Do the
engine mounts attach to this subframe?  Worth the hassle, or at this point
(370K miles) scrap car and move on?  Dare I try to weld this with it in
place, or don't bother?  I know these questions are a lot of "it depends"...
just looking for and appreciate any thoughts.

I imagine there aren't many cars in this area (Milwaukee, WI area) that
survive long enough for this to happen?

Chris