Radiator shroud

[BigTone]

I have an aftermarket radiator on my M and I have read bad things about them but not until i put $350 into refurbishing it, the steering shaft hole does not line up where is should requiring me to put 2 gaskets on one side and none on the other (my father in law had previously done the same thing and thats why it required so much welding). I have to put 2 gaskets on one side and 1 gasket on the other so it doesnt break apart from the vibrations but now the fan hits the shroud at the very bottem.

Can I cut 3 inches of the bottem of the shroud so the fan doesnt hit without compromising the way the fan/radiator work? thanks guys, ~Anthony
 

[Janicholson]

One additional option is to elongate the mount holes in the shroud and /or ad shims to move it down (that would keep it basically original, and complete at the bottom. The cutting is OK, in terms of function. Jim
 

[David G]

I had to ADJUST the mounting holes and cut a little on my H shroud to make it fit. Welcome to the world of chinese manufacturing.
 

[KTWashburn]

Guess I lucked out. I put a Northern brand radiator on my H and had no fitment issues.
 

[Jim Becker]

I've never had to deal with that problem and don't know if this suggestion is any good. However, my first thought is to take the radiator to a radiator shop and see if they could relocate the steering shaft hole. Why mess up several correct parts to make a misfit work? Better to at least try to fix the part with the problem.