Radiator Support Bracket side supports

[richatron]

Hi

I recently bought a '07 197 with blowing flexis and so I'm now in the process of removing the subframe to get the exhaust out.

Following the service manual I hadn't got very far when I noticed that the radiator support bracket(which is of course rotten) doesn't seem to have the side support brackets with two bolts in, as shown in the manual.

Is this normal, or should I be concerned? If I should have them, can anyone supply the part numbers and I'll get some ordered for the rebuild.

Thanks all

Rich

 

[GazMav]

I've got two 197's and neither have that bracket. I only refitted one last night so fresh in my memory.

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[richatron]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Gorman]

Are these needed on the car? Anyone running without?

 

[RSRowe]

Are these needed on the car? Anyone running without?

Needed?..... Probably there to give more support for the front end in the event of a shove.

I chopped mine off and painted it silver... Looks really tidy. I believe the cup racers don't have them either.