Radiator support

[mdf]

For some reason my car is missing its top passenger side radiator support bracket. Part # 41131820435 . They are nla - Anyone out there know where I might be able to find one.

 

[JMinPDX]

Which radiator do you have?

There are 2 types of radiator supports. Short bracket to accomdate the wider radiators found in coupes with automatic transmissions or the longer bracket in coupes with manual gearboxes and smaller radiators. Bavaria e3 brackets will work.

I have a short style braket for the Automatic radiator available.

When I did my five speed conversion I switched to the manual radiator and bought a used long bracket from Double 02 Salvage in Hayward CA. You could try them or Bimmerdoc.com (Karl Nelson).

John M

 

[MyFemurHurts]

When I replaced my original and dying automatic radiator with an aluminum one, I found the replacement bracket at Double 02 Salvage in Hayward, CA.

 

[teahead]

Sorry to hijack...anyone drop in an automatic radiator in a manual coupe for better cooling?

 

[Ohmess]

I don't think you will get better cooling with an automatic radiator. The enlarged portion of the automatic radiator is used to cool the transmission fluid.

 

[MyFemurHurts]

I don't think you will get better cooling with an automatic radiator. The enlarged portion of the automatic radiator is used to cool the transmission fluid.

Exactly. It's a separate circuit for the trans.

BavAuto 9 blade fan, new thermostat, a shroud and a new rad and my temps are a needle under half at all times.

 

[Markos]

For some reason my car is missing its top passenger side radiator support bracket. Part # 41131820435 . They are nla - Anyone out there know where I might be able to find one.

The part number that you provided is for an auto. I have one available for a manual if interested. Here is a pic:

 

[Ohmess]

I too have a shorter bracket for an auto available if you need it.