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MG TD TF 1500 - Radiator mounting?

Hi, Can someone please explain how the radiator sits on the chassis? I can't find any close up pictures.
I guess there's rubber involved on the pegs on the radiator, but if someone has any details I would be grateful.
I see Moss do a "Mounting Kit" but I wondered if it was something easy to make up myself.
c caygill

Large rubber donuts but they have an aluminium ring round their outsides to prevent them squashing too much. Look at the B&G site and there are pics of the very items. You could make them up yourself from rubber and I am not certain if the aluminium ring is really needed. They don't cost much though.

Jan T
J Targosz

Look at 'Radiator mounting set' in the archives. Bud
Bud Krueger

And for the ring (actually originally it was steel) to be effective on the bottom you need a huge, fender like, washer at the bottom.
Christopher Couper

I have a pair of originals that just came off a TF and I can see why the replacements are such a PIA to install. The original rubber donuts have a stepped side where the ring sits, unlike the replacements that require the expansion of the rubber when compressed to hold the ring in place.
MG LaVerne

Thanks.......I'll buy some!
Just trying to save a bit here and there.
Cheers guys.
Colin.
c caygill

Colin, Have a look. Like Chris said, a large washer below the bottom rubber. PJ



Paul161

Thanks Paul, Thats explained everything to me.
Regards
Colin
c caygill

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