CMart Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've veen considering making my radiator support removable. Has anyone done this or know of any good write ups out there? I've looked but cannot find a good how to and would rather not cut and pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 A few guys on here have done it. You essentially remove yours with a spot weld drill bit and then bolt it back on when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMart Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Yeah, I get the concept. I am mainly looking for an in depth how to that shows each spot where it is welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I swear Jake (Stewcrew) had pictures of when he did his on here but I can't turn anything up=/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 The spot welds are freaking everywhere, and there are a bunch that are hard to get to. I ended up cutting mine out not so nicely because mine was a bit too rusty to want to put back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bassboy3313 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Starting on post #168 http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/1087-e30-m50-tear-down-kinda-thing/page-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMart Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Awesome thanks. Looks like I have some drilling/cutting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rowleym Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I personally would seperate the top section(where the headlights hold on to or whatever, and build a lower support for the radiator. So, you can pull the front end off without having the radiator come off every time as well. someguy2800(From BF.C) or something has that setup. i think it turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMart Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks I am definitely still open to recommendations. I personally would seperate the top section(where the headlights hold on to or whatever, and build a lower support for the radiator. So, you can pull the front end off without having the radiator come off every time as well. someguy2800(From BF.C) or something has that setup. i think it turned out great. Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I don't quite see the point of doing it that way. I figured they were made removable to pull engines easier, and you need the radiator out to do so. Maybe I am missing something g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rowleym Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I like to take the front end off for easier access to things on the front of the engine, when you don't need to flush the cooling system and such. You could make it come off with a couple of pins, so it would be uber quick on the track to do some fixin' without absolutely having to take the radiator off every time. But, when you want to, its just a bolt or two, and a couple hoses to do so. preference though! Its a ford 9" e30 with a borg warner turbo and e85 and a t56, I bet you can find it on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I've veen considering making my radiator support removable. Has anyone done this or know of any good write ups out there? I've looked but cannot find a good how to and would rather not cut and pray.
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