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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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Hi,

I have purchased a new radiator for my Cosworth, however, there are issues...

I noticed the new one did not have the mounts on top, which would be used to fix it to the intercooler.

For this reason, it has considerable movement, I have seen others mention this in threads on here, I wasn't happy with this, but proceeded anyway.

When checking everything was ok prior to starting up, I noticed the swirl pot now fouls the pulley on the steering pump.

I suspected the dimensions may be different, so compared them and the new one is considerably shorter, for this reason I suspect the top hose outlet is lower.

Have I got a dud radiator, or has anyone experienced this before?

So far I have spent most of the weekend so far, not with having to find new fixings for the fans as well, so any input would be appreciated!

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Martin
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Any ideas with this would be great, so far I have only had one reply!

I have now got clearance on the pulley, but the radiator is still extremely loose, as such I would not be happy driving it.

I suspect brackets to fix it to the I/C would help.

This must be an issue that others have had, as I have checked and the aftermarket ones are all of the same design?

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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Just need to know someone who makes brackets, which I can then use to support it?

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