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Hello all.
I have a question regarding radiator installation. Have not found any pictures either in parts book or service manual.
I suppose there should be something between the cradle and the frame, what? A piece of rubber maybe?
I am also in the dark regarding what these parts look like: BRACE 11.0085 and BRACKET-CRADLE TO FENDER 11.0086 and BRACKET-CRADLE TO FRAME TIE ROD 11.0113. I am sure that I have them if I only knew how they look.
The car was disassembled about 25 years ago and not by me but so far all the parts I?ve been looking for have been found.

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There is a combination of rubber and steel washers. A thick approx 12mm rubber washer is on top of the bracket and a thin approx 4mm rubber is below the bracket. The two sort of cushion the cradle. A steel washer is on the bottom next to nut and on top above the rubber washer next to cradle are several steel washer like shims used to adjust the height. Fender fitment at cowl and gap at doors is influenced by the cradle height.

You may also have to work with the bottom steel washer to get the distance where the nut will be snug and also line up with one of the holes in the bolt so you can insert the cotter key.

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