TangeloPearlC5

So changing all my hoses to Stainless I pulled a piece of the Radiator off..... I picked up a replacement and have everything back in to place but I do not see how the radiator is held in place... I have the rubber grommet/mount in but theres nothing else holding it up except the AC condenser. Is my car missing any thing? I went to the dealership and there are some cups or something that the radiator sits in?? I ordered them $15 should be here tomorrow but these were not on my car before. Im kinda lost any info please...Ive been searching but nothing as specific as i needed came up

lucky131969

The radiator is captive at the bottom, and held in place by the upper radiator support. Do you have a SC? Some SC setups do not use the upper radiator support.

TangeloPearlC5

It had a supercharger on it but then switched set ups the upper rad support doesnt even reach the radiator

TangeloPearlC5

So far I realized there was no rubber mount for the drivers side,

lucky131969

Most likely, it's because the radiator support is lower, because of the SC installation......so yes, the upper radiator supports will not fit the top of the radiator, if you have not returned the height back to stock.

TangeloPearlC5

Yes !! it sits very low, How can this be fixed and what did they do to lower it?

lucky131969

There are four bolts that secure the skid bar/radiator support to the frame. If it was lowered, there are longer bolts and spacers. You have to remove the spacers, and replace with factory bolts. This will raise it back up to factory height.

TangeloPearlC5

Any possible way to show me what i should measure or change out.? You are a big help ! U have no idea ! this is driving me crazy

lucky131969

You have to get under the front end. The skid bar/lower radiator support, is what the front end scrapes when you are too close to a curb. Follow the tubing with your hand....you'll see it attaches at four points on the frame. That is where the spacers are installed...between the frame and the skid bar. Remove the bolts, remove the spacers, and install shorter bolts.

TangeloPearlC5

I see what you mean but shorter bolts ? How would tat raise the radiator? Sorry still new at this need to look again before I make myself look Stupid!

lucky131969

I made two attemps to explain. Time for you to crawl under your car, and have a look.

Good luck.

TangeloPearlC5

I understand what you mean, the car had A&A everything, so i was guessing they had the A&A radiator bolts with spacers that lower the radiator. But I dont see any spacers. Could they be on the back of the 4 bolts. ?

lucky131969

I do not understand the question. The spacers are pretty obvious.

TangeloPearlC5

Yes, no spacers there. Yet this thing still sits almost an inch lower then the upper radiator support. Any other ideas? I can email you some pictures if need be. Thank you again for all the info so far

TangeloPearlC5

I really cant believe this things sits so low with no spacers on it

lucky131969

pics would help. Take pics of the radiator support mount bolts, and the radiator. I'll PM you my email addy.

TangeloPearlC5

Thank u will get them to you by the morning !