Radiator removal
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 341
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
Update.
Got the radiator out. I don't think the mount will be repairable. Reckon I should just bite the bullet and source the lot.
The A arm bushes are shot, they will get replaced whilst this is all out.
I take it this is the correct radiator?
Thanks for your input...
Got the radiator out. I don't think the mount will be repairable. Reckon I should just bite the bullet and source the lot.
The A arm bushes are shot, they will get replaced whilst this is all out.
I take it this is the correct radiator?
Thanks for your input...
Last edited by Young Bill; Oct 18, 2012 at 02:47 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 132
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From: Pioneer California
Hi Bill
I looked at the picture you posted of the radiator support can't really tell whats so drastically bad about it. Is it rusted so bad that it can't be repaired? Rust can be cut out and a new sheet metal piece welded back in. Are the two lower radiator brackets in tacked? A sheet metal/welding shop may be able to fix it and may be cheaper than a replacement.
Just a thought.
John
I looked at the picture you posted of the radiator support can't really tell whats so drastically bad about it. Is it rusted so bad that it can't be repaired? Rust can be cut out and a new sheet metal piece welded back in. Are the two lower radiator brackets in tacked? A sheet metal/welding shop may be able to fix it and may be cheaper than a replacement.
Just a thought.
John
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 341
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
I'm gonna re evaluate it John. There is a rusted section at the bottom but I reckon that could be repaired.
The strange thing about it is that its outa shape. Looks lie someone has been at it with a hammer for some reason. I've sourced a second hand fan shroud here in the UK and think I will see if I can get the ancillary pieces as well.
Keep ya posted
The strange thing about it is that its outa shape. Looks lie someone has been at it with a hammer for some reason. I've sourced a second hand fan shroud here in the UK and think I will see if I can get the ancillary pieces as well.
Keep ya posted
