Just curious if anyone has fabricated a stronger bracket to help support the upper part of the radiator. I bought a new plastic shroud about a month ago and it's already cracked.

 

actually its the first time i have heard of this problem. what year and engine? i would make sure the radiator is the correct one and is fitted right

 

I own a 96 Z28. Though the previous owner had the engine rebuilt, that might have something to do with it.

 

post up a picture if you can.

 

there is some aftermarket parts for upper radiator support or is this the fan mount

 

It's the upper radiator supports. I'll snap some pictures as soon as I get the car back from the exhaust shop.

 

How are you installing the radiator? The service manual says you have to de-gas the a/c condensor and remove/install both condensor and radiator at the same time.

While this is not actually required, you have to bend the a/c pipes a bit to get the required clearence. Maybe there is a bend in how the condensor is installed causing the radiator to not be sitting properly??

 

I haven't removed it at all. It was already installed when I bought the car. The bottom of the radiator sits where it should.

 

bottom will fit in without it going in right, its how it mates with the a/c part that can get it all outa shape. found that with the 00 when i replaced the radiator, had to take the a/c condenser out part way to get it right. then the upper part fit perfect.

 

Here's the best picture I have at the moment. Top left part of the plastic above the radiator is broken. I've since replaced it and it just did the same thing.