rad drop brackets ---PLEEEASE

[blackpoolsparks]

Does anyone know where I can purchase some radiator drop brackets for a 2.4? Or is there someone who can manufacture them? I am howevwer on a strick schedule I need them by Wednesday the 2nd of July, so in about a week. No pressure though.

[da SLUG man]

can you just take off the rad cowling?

[MattF]

Can't you make some yourself?

[blackpoolsparks]

can you just take off the rad cowling?

Dont know, would that work? Would rather do a proper job, just the same, as its a long drive to Drumclog.

[blackpoolsparks]

Can't you make some yourself?

yea I probably could, i just dont have the time.

[da SLUG man]

cowl removal does the same job... and makes the rad easier to clean!...

the rad drop brackets i had were just 2" strips with a hole each end... pretty simple

[yoshie]

can you just take off the rad cowling?

Dont know, would that work? Would rather do a proper job, just the same, as its a long drive to Drumclog.

No you can't you need a proper truck 3.0 to get away with that. If you don't move the rad on a 2.4 you can get cooling problems.

[BUSHWHACKER]

yea I probably could, i just dont have the time.

In the time since you started this thread, you could have made some!

[blackpoolsparks]

In the time since you started this thread, you could have made some!

Im a sparks, i could of probably fixed the fog light, i however dont have any plate steel or even a vice in my garage.

[gwh200]

do you not have two mounting positions on your rad ??

mine has two sets of mounting holes .and if you haven,t drill some.
get the rad out,drill some new holes on the side and refit...jobs a goodun

(you dont need any steel or have a vice for this,just a drill and bits)

[blackpoolsparks]

OK just been out to see how many mounting holes i have, only one set. I however cant figure out why i would need to reposition or drop my rad. All hoses are flexible and have plenty of room to adjust the 1 1/2 " required, and the bottom of the fan blade sits about 6" higher that the bottom of the radiator. The fan shroud is rounded to fit around the fan at the top only and is open at the bottom. So in effect a lift would better position the fan nearer to the centre of the radiator. Am I missing something?

[TonyN]

Am I missing something?

Yeah, the bottom half of the shroud!!

But on the plus side, you don't need rad brackets now.

[blackpoolsparks]

Yeah, the bottom half of the shroud!!

But on the plus side, you don't need rad brackets now.

thats hillarious. and what a bonus, just saved a fiver

[gwh200]

its just a good idea to get the rad lower than the thermostat housing,for filling and general cooling

[KERRSURF]

i'll make them at work, can anyone give me some sizes for them?