[DeTomaso] Radiator lay down kit hits hood, how to adjust it?

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/7/09 9:03:51 AM, claywillmott at hotmail.com writes:

> It (the rdiator) does not appear to be adjustable unless one removes the 
> rubber bushings off the feet of the radiator mount which would lower the 
> radiator some I surmise but rattle a lot?
> Any advice to easily lower the radiator around 2 mm without taking it out 
> of the car or the hood off again appreciated!
> 
You'll need to pull the radiator. Once out, you'll notice the crossmember 
brackets for the lower bushings are very thin sheet steel and can easily be 
massaged with a small hammer. Both side-to-side and down-bends may be needed 
for some combinations of rads and Panteras. The OEM rubber bushings are also 
not really required- I've used hacksawed shock bushings, electrical 
grommets, 1/4" thick strips of rubber sheeting, etc. As long as metal to metal 
contact is avoided, the thickness is not too important. A full radiator (even 
aluminum) weighs enough that rattling won't be a problem but squeeking might 
be.... and if its an aluminum rad, wear could follow long-term metal to metal 
contact. Good luck- J Deryke



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