Well, I've installed the new radiator and have the AC condenser back in place. Since all 4 studs broke off, I decided to use two different methods. First I installed new studs on the lower brackets (I hate taking a drill and Dremel to the AC system). This holds the condenser against the radiator and supports all the weight. I then used those radiator ties (normally used to attach small fans to radiators) to hold the top of the condenser. This prevents it from rattling around. Also, I broke another 3 studs removing the shroud, so I'm replacing those with stainless as well. In fact, I've spent about $10 at the local Ace Hardware in stainless hardware so the next time this has to be done, it should be a lot easier! Chris VIN 4099 At 01:40 PM 9/18/2006 +0000, you wrote: >I don't like the strap tie solution. Eventually they will fail and >they are in such a bad place to get to to replace them. You also can't >tighten them up enough so that you can be sure the condensor coil will >not move. My solution is very close to Dave's #2. I grind the stud off >and drill and tap the bracket. I then thread a screw in with >locktight. Now it is essentially a stud and you can reinstall as >before. A little difficult because you have to do it with the >condensor coil hanging in the car so you are working "freehand". It >does take more time than strap ties but it is a better solution. Don't >expect most shops to do this. Time is money and the customer always >wants the fastest, cheapest job. The good news is that you usually >don't break all 4. I usually save 2 at least. When replacing the studs >try to get stainless steel, they will last forever. >David Teitelbaum >vin 10757 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/