mk iv radiator

[JimiD]

Guys,
the manual says offset the radiator 5/8 ths of an inch. is that critical? i mounted mine like the picture in the manual; left side up against the frame tube where the radiator welds begin. if i move it further the right side looks wrong.

it's mounted already and i'm finishing in the morning so if someone knows something please advise before i dig myself in a hole.

thanks

Jim

[LewPoberezny]

I would trial fit the 2 side pieces of aluminun that sit on either side of the front of the radiator. Here is a pic of radiator without the pieces i'm talking about

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5078/5826037680_7fec674442_z.jpg

This pic you can see the LH panel installed.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2565/5836972093_4b42b8444f.jpg

[michael everson]

I think that instruction applied to the donor radiator so that you had access to the radiator cap. You should center the FFR supplied radiator. Also ditch the 3 piece nose aluminum and get one of these formed pieces.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/michaeleverson/FFR7104/DSC05021.jpg

The radiator is centered on this car.
Mike

[Olli]

Mike,

Where does one get that cool formed piece ?


Olli

[Jeff Kleiner]

I believe that piece is available HERE (http://www.replicaparts.com/Roadster%20aluminum%20panel%20page.htm) :)

Jeff

[JimiD]

thanks Mike.
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