<![CDATA[E30 Radiator Support Removal]]>I've veen considering making my radiator support removable. Has anyone done this or know of any good write ups out there? I've looked but cannot find a good how to and would rather not cut and pray.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3318/e30-radiator-support-removalRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:44:35 GMTMon, 08 Dec 2014 16:53:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:18:01 GMT]]>I like to take the front end off for easier access to things on the front of the engine, when you don't need to flush the cooling system and such. You could make it come off with a couple of pins, so it would be uber quick on the track to do some fixin' without absolutely having to take the radiator off every time. But, when you want to, its just a bolt or two, and a couple hoses to do so. 

preference though! 

Its a ford 9" e30 with a borg warner turbo and e85 and a t56, I bet you can find it on google

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50773https://wibimmers.com/post/50773Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:18:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:17:46 GMT]]>I don't quite see the point of doing it that way. I figured they were made removable to pull engines easier, and you need the radiator out to do so. Maybe I am missing something g.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50768https://wibimmers.com/post/50768Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:17:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:23:05 GMT]]>Thanks I am definitely still open to recommendations.

Rowleym said:

I personally would seperate the top section(where the headlights hold on to or whatever, and build a lower support for the radiator. So, you can pull the front end off without having the radiator come off every time as well. 

someguy2800(From BF.C) or something has that setup. i think it turned out great. 
 

Link?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50764https://wibimmers.com/post/50764Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:23:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:16:58 GMT]]>I personally would seperate the top section(where the headlights hold on to or whatever, and build a lower support for the radiator. So, you can pull the front end off without having the radiator come off every time as well. 

someguy2800(From BF.C) or something has that setup. i think it turned out great.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50762https://wibimmers.com/post/50762Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:16:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:54:08 GMT]]>Awesome thanks.

Looks like I have some drilling/cutting to do.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50761https://wibimmers.com/post/50761Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:54:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:41:39 GMT]]>Starting on post #168

http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/1087-e30-m50-tear-down-kinda-thing/page-9

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50759https://wibimmers.com/post/50759Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:41:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:51:59 GMT]]>The spot welds are freaking everywhere, and there are a bunch that are hard to get to. I ended up cutting mine out not so nicely because mine was a bit too rusty to want to put back in.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50754https://wibimmers.com/post/50754Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:51:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:56:10 GMT]]>I swear Jake (Stewcrew) had pictures of when he did his on here but I can't turn anything up=/

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50747https://wibimmers.com/post/50747Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:56:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:42:44 GMT]]>Yeah, I get the concept. I am mainly looking for an in depth how to that shows each spot where it is welded.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50744https://wibimmers.com/post/50744Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:42:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 Radiator Support Removal on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:30:40 GMT]]>A few guys on here have done it. You essentially remove yours with a spot weld drill bit and then bolt it back on when you're done.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50741https://wibimmers.com/post/50741Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:30:40 GMT