[DML] Re: Radiator mounting differences in 83 models?

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've installed at least two of Toby's 3-core radiators - no issues 
with them fitting at all. I've looked at plenty of cars and have 
never noticed a difference between the 83s and anything else in that 
area. I had heard the discussions over the years about the 
aftermarket units not being a proper fit, while they are a tad 
thicker I've not seen this be a problem. 

The biggest problem with the job is breaking all the little studs 
off, especially the ones that hold the evaporator to the radiator. 
I've gotten pretty good a removing the brackets, having a new bolt 
welded in, and re-riveting the brackets to the evap. There are also 
some no-so elegant shortcuts that you can do, but they will make the 
next mechanic to work on it hate you.

Dave S


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "media1524" <brentlun@xxxx> wrote:
> I had one of these radiators installed in VIN #17006 earlier this 
> year.  The only problem the mechanic had was that the upper and 
lower 
> mounting brackets had to be replaced.  Other than that, it was a 
drop-
> in replacement.
> 
> Brent Lundgren
> VIN #17006 Canadian 1983 model
> 
> PS:  My grille screen is a much smaller diamond shaped mesh.  I saw 
> several different patterns on cars at last year's Fall Foliage Tour 
> IV.
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Scott McMullan" <mcmullas@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > 
> > I'm having my original radiator and fans replaced with the 3-core 
> radiator





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