Buggyman
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I bought a cheaper radiator from Advanced auto and went to install it tonight and it won't fit. The new and old radiators are identical when compared side by side expect that it has attachments for an automatic transmission. If I remove the rubber foot from the support bracket then I can get it to bolt it but the fan shroud won't match up to the holes provided. I am a little ticked as this is the last thing I need to do before starting it after rebuilding the top end and it won't be till next week that I can get to the parts store again between work and christmas.
Any thoughts? Is this to be expected of these cheaper radiators? I looked up the part number and everything matches and it looks so close, I am tempted to just zip tie what I need and make it work.
Thanks for any ideas,
Philip
Any thoughts? Is this to be expected of these cheaper radiators? I looked up the part number and everything matches and it looks so close, I am tempted to just zip tie what I need and make it work.
Thanks for any ideas,
Philip