82 Diesel radiator swap - Radiator Shroud

[speedster]

I know - lots of posts already on the subject. I just need some info on the radiator Shroud.

Having trouble sourcing a shroud, I know a shroud from 83 and later is what I need but it was mentioned it had to be a non-A/C version. I am assuming that is due to the size of the fan motor for mounting.

So is it true that all a/c versions are different or only the 86 and later?

If you happen to have a non- A/C version and lower radiator mounts laying around I would be interested in buying them.

[crazyvwvanman]

The Vanagon 83-85 fan shroud are the small motor type you need.

The Vanagon 86-91 can be the small motor shroud, unless they came with factory A/C or are Syncro models.

Mark

[speedster]

The original diesel radiator had mount s that are inboard of the later mounts. The pics with screwdrivers show the original mounting hole locations. I got a Behr radiator from GoWesty. The upper channel had slots already cut into the front side of the channel right where the diesel mounts go. I took some aluminum strap material and made a couple brackets that form to the upper channel and go through the slots. I then drilled holes in the back side of the channel and bolted the new brackets to the radiator.

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[daltonhawk]

So you were able to use the original 82 diesel shroud with the new radiator?