Radiator Mount Question
#1
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Location: Mentor, Ohio
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Radiator Mount Question
So, I noticed on the W-Bodies, the radiator side of the upper motor mount has two different styles.
- First Style is a 4 bolt configuration to hold to the upper radiator brace.
- Second style uses a 5 bolt configuration to hold to the upper radiator brace.
From what I see, the 3800 drive trains use the 4 bolt style. The 3100/3400 uses the 5 bolt style. Pics of both below (one is my Monte and the other is a pic I scavenged with Google images, if it belongs to someone, thanks for posting a pic I could use to easily demonstrate my question).
OK, guys, speculate
- First Style is a 4 bolt configuration to hold to the upper radiator brace.
- Second style uses a 5 bolt configuration to hold to the upper radiator brace.
From what I see, the 3800 drive trains use the 4 bolt style. The 3100/3400 uses the 5 bolt style. Pics of both below (one is my Monte and the other is a pic I scavenged with Google images, if it belongs to someone, thanks for posting a pic I could use to easily demonstrate my question).
OK, guys, speculate
#3
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
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I wonder is the 3100/3400 has more "rock" in the W-Bodies and needs some extra support to lock them in.... Just curious what the masses think about this observation.
#4
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Location: Mentor, Ohio
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I think I got my answer. Someone on the Grand Prix forum pointed out an error in my information! The 3100/3400 uses a THREE bolt mount above the radiator. I just got a inperson visual inspection. Based on this new discovery, I would assume the 3800 4 bolt mount is a superior configuration, as it is braced for less ability to flex.
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