Bruce <bvanderw-news5021@mailblocks.com> wrote in
news:gltab19er1h6gbl2710hjkl1kdndbm4a3q@4ax.com:

>
> On 18 Jun 2005 20:54:20 GMT, "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>
>>Rad core support.
>>http://www.car-part.com
>>
>>Why do you need to replace it?
>
> I thought the radiator support was the unpainted piece that sat in
> front of and surrounded the radiator. I'm referring to the painted
> piece that sits over the radiator (well...right next to the top of the
> radiator), extends behind each headlight assembly and attaches to the
> fender.
>
> Are we talking about the same thing?
>
> (Yes, this is the result of an accident.)
>


In some Civics, the rad support is a bolt-on piece that looks like a "T"
and sits between the headlights. On other Civics and Civic-based cars it is
a solid piece spot-welded to either inner fender.

I would suggest that your best bet is to visit some U-pull wrecking yards
in your area, study similar cars that have had parts removed (and thus have
better visibility), and make your decision from that as to what to do.

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