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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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lower radiator support bent???

hey guys i keep having the same problem likemost people do with these cars. ive tried a bunch of fans and they spin freely then once i bolt them in they rub. im assuming the lower support is twisted a little anyone know where i can get one?? i cant drive my car bc i cant get any fan to work
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Re: lower radiator support bent???

could be... i have the same problem.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Re: lower radiator support bent???

Originally Posted by FirenScuba
hey guys i keep having the same problem likemost people do with these cars. ive tried a bunch of fans and they spin freely then once i bolt them in they rub. im assuming the lower support is twisted a little anyone know where i can get one?? i cant drive my car bc i cant get any fan to work

Why cant you just put some rubber bushings in it to space it away from the radiater????
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Re: lower radiator support bent???

Got to agree with Jaydog, shim the fan away from the radiator.
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