I have a big dint in my crossmember and it is welded on im wondering if i drill the crossmember off would it be okay to bolt a new one back on or would it have to be welded?

Thanks

post a piccy of it up so we can see the damage. i think if you drill it off and bolt a new one on it should be ok but check with a mot testing station but a small local garage that does a mot not frauds that way you wont waste your time doing it if its not acceptible.

i recon it's hit a tow bar or similar and if it's not causing any problem i would leave it alone. these parts are up to the 2000 models i think,

always check detail before purchasing m8

here is a link .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-Ford-Ka-Cross-Member-Assy-From-1998-to-2000-Finis-1099445-/181246694988?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a3325164c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-KA-2000-3-DOOR-FRONT-BUMPER-CROSS-MEMBER-REINFORCEMENT-BAR-/281169698689?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4177051f81

of is it this part ?

http://www.carbodypanels4u.co.uk/ford/ka-not-sportka/ford-ka-1996-1999/front-crossmember/