3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Where can I buy *JUST* the upper radiator mounts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 27, 2015 | 11:51 AM
  #1  
WaLieN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Call me gramps!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,334
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, MI
Question Where can I buy *JUST* the upper radiator mounts?

I need the 2 bolts and the two brackets used to mount the radiators. I tried to order them from Mazda, but they only sell the entire radiator assembly. I have already scoured the FS/WTB section of the forum. Before I fab some up, I wanted to see if there are any other resources?

Thanks in advance fellas!
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2015 | 05:40 PM
  #2  
mdp's Avatar
mdp
Always Bad Advice
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 327
Likes: 87
From: San Diego
Grasping at straws here, have you tried the various junk yard part search sites like uneedapart.com? Search for "radiator support". But, you may have to buy the whole used radiator.

The other alternative is to upgrade to an all aluminum radiator, the upper mounts are welded on so you'll never loose them .


The plastic end-caps of the OEM radiator is prone to leaking, and the whole thing is sized just a little too small for summer time stop and go traffic, so an upgrade is a good idea even with the supports.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2015 | 06:47 PM
  #3  
gracer7-rx7's Avatar
needs more track time
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 9,773
Likes: 799
From: Bay Area CA
They are difficult to find. Most people get toss them with the stock rad or swap them over to their replacement radiator.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2015 | 09:25 PM
  #4  
silverTRD's Avatar
Time or Money, Pick one
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,495
Likes: 169
From: Torrance, ca.
On my single pass Koyo, PWR, and Koyo N flow the mounts are not welded on. I did however save my original mounts. I haven't personally seen a radiator with welded tabs. Sounds nice for a stock mount tho.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2015 | 05:42 AM
  #5  
Sgtblue's Avatar
Urban Combat Vet
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 12,160
Likes: 983
From: Mid-west
On a side-note, good to see you back WaLieN.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2015 | 12:40 PM
  #6  
j9fd3s's Avatar
Moderator
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 31,837
Likes: 3,234
From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
they appear to only be available with the radiator new from Mazda.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2015 | 04:32 PM
  #7  
silverTRD's Avatar
Time or Money, Pick one
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,495
Likes: 169
From: Torrance, ca.
I was going thru some parts today and actually found one side for the mounts. You can have it if you want and perhaps use it to fab up the other side. Just a thought.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2015 | 01:16 AM
  #8  
JTurtonRX_7's Avatar
EFR IWG 8374
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
From: C. Springs
I made some pretty easily out of some aluminum from lowes and a dremel. I can post pictures if you want.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
82streetracer
Haltech Forum
11
Mar 11, 2019 05:34 PM
Rx7_brad
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
0
Aug 15, 2015 09:57 AM
5yen
Midwest RX-7 Forum
2
Aug 13, 2015 10:09 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:44 PM.