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#823060 05/05/2025 9:18 PM
by Paul2408
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I have a 2006 plus 4 that has had an aluminium radiator fitted - I suspect sifab which seems to be good with no issue. However the steel tie bar that goes between the inner wings and has a bracket to which the top of the radiator is attached has some surface rust. I would like to remove it so I can clean it and paint it before refitting it. If I remove it do I need to support the wings in any way and do I need to measure the space so I can refit it exactly or will the radiator keep the spacing correct and just a matter of replacing the rod and tightening the nuts

Any comments or experience would great
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by RichardV6
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To remove tie bar you will need to remove outer nuts inside wheel arch and wind in inner ones to allow clearance to remove bar completely (after first detaching radiator mount). Would suggest you make a note of inner nut position (threads showing each side) before doing this so bar goes back in same position with no pre-load on the metal inner wheel arches, which are supported in their own right.

Just another take on what Doug suggests.
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