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Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question
OK all you Mk5 Roadster builders that are ahead of me and have your radiator completely mounted, I have a question. The manual says to attach the upper radiator mount to the top of the radiator frame using 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts from the inside out. This after attaching half-moon weather stripping to the underside of the radiator top mount bracket. Which is a good idea to have some cushion in the radiator mounting. But with the weather stripping, it's not possible to install bolts. The top edge of the radiator frame is basically even with the bend in the upper radiator mount. Hope this makes sense. The attached picture tries to show what I'm talking about. I have an idea how to resolve with bolts and overlapping washers above. But before I freelance, thought I would ask. Thanks.
Paul B.
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PS: Totally unrelated, but if anyone has radiator hose solutions for the Mk5 and a Coyote, I'd like to hear and see what you've done. Just looking at that...
Last edited by edwardb; 10-17-2025 at 05:28 PM.
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