Hi,

Just one comment about that cardboard - I'm sure it serves some critical
airflow function, but it does something else too... I have two vans that
have rust perforation just below lower edge of the radiator opening above
the front bumper. It started from the inside and appears to have been caused
by the crud that accumulated where that cardboard contacts the body. One of
the vans is a little rusty in general, but the other is otherwise rust-free
except for that spot. I picked out gobs of decomposed pine needles and
leaves when I removed the cardboard this summer. I'd advise checking that
spot in general as a preventative measure, but certainly taking the
opportunity to thoroughly clean and apply some rust proofing material when
you have the radiator out.

Cheers,
Doug Fitz-Randolph
Freeport, ME

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Date:    Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:12:46 -0500
From:    Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?

I just replaced mine, you can buy the three pieces from Volks Cafe.
You need to save the two metal clips,screws, and plastic buttons from the
side pieces. The bottom piece uses three screws and three larger fender
style washers.

JFF

On Feb 17, 2008, at 5:42 PM, neil N wrote:

Hi everyone.

I'm ready to install the rad on my air cooled --> water cooled project. Got
the upper support in!

What's left of the donors' rad cardboard is toast.

Can I install this stuff after rad is in?

Not that it likely makes any diff, but this for a new aluminum Behr
(Vanagon) rad into an 81 with 85' lower/upper supports.

Thanks!

Neil.

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