What should i look to be broken in this accident?

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Feb 10, 2002 | 10:10 AM

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What should i look to be broken in this accident?

i hit a car that was pulling out of a parking spot...the post was already up a day or 2 ago. Here is a general pic. The headlight washer i know is broken. The fender, bumper and hood will have to be replaced. What can you guys think of as far as stuff i can't see from the outside. I know the front unibody will have to be pulled and straightened. Anything else that you guys can think of would be great.
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Feb 10, 2002 | 10:19 AM

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The "arm" (where the fender bolts up) will need to be pushed out

in order for the new fender to line up correctly.
No frame damage though

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Feb 10, 2002 | 10:25 AM

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your fender, light, hood, and bumper

Feb 10, 2002 | 10:26 AM

Sourdough Josh

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I screwed up my horns on that side. Check all control arms/etc... on that wheel.

Also had some engine noise that turned out to be a damaged cam tensioner right after the accident. Don't know for sure whether it was related.

Feb 10, 2002 | 10:28 AM

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I think mostly all the damage is cosmetic it looks like, doesn't look like the frame...

will be bent judging from the damage.

Feb 10, 2002 | 10:32 AM

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yea, i couldn't notice any frame damage

the car drives straight, and the wheel+ tire never got touched in the accident, so i think the suspension parts should be ok. The headlight surrounding is cracked, and some other stuff down by the headlight washer mechanism. I can't tell what it is though.