Radiator support bar

[jvakon]

Hi everyone,

The radiator support subframe in my Clio 200 has rusted through. Problem is, I can't find any retailers offering this subframe (Renault part 622104290R), it's everywhere out of stock. Same for the Renault dealer. Does anyone know of companies making replacement parts?

Many thanks

John

 

[hopgop1]

BTT make a well regarded replacement I believe, really good price too IMO.

Renault Clio Mk3 197 / 200 - BTT Radiator Support

Renault Clio Mk3 197 / 200 - BTT Radiator SupportRADIATOR SUPPORTS ARE MADE TO ORDER, ALTHOUGH IF YOU JUST WANT A STANDARD BLACK ONE WE MAY HAVE THESE IN STOCK, BUT EXPECT AN AVERAGE LEAD TIME OF AROUND 2-3 WEEKS. INTRODUCING ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE BTT MOTORSPORT PRODUCT, THE 197/200 RADIATOR...

bttmotorsport.co.uk

 

[Martin_172]

I've got the BTT one on my car as its powder coated so hopefully last longer but its not cheap! - on one i done for someone i just bought the cheapest one on ebay like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19600204...mb+4yYUuKDTsV5IvgaPLcvLEI=|tkp:Bk9SR7i9jKLlYg)

and cut off the radiator locating bracket, and moved it over to where i needed it, i cant weld so i just used a flat piece of steel and nutted and bolted it! - not pretty but job done! you could of course get a fabrication place or garage to do this and weld it for you.

 

[Martin_172]

I've got the BTT one on my car as its powder coated so hopefully last longer but its not cheap! - on one i done for someone i just bought the cheapest one on ebay like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196002041491?hash=item2da2a1ce93:g:8OMAAOSwkaBlFT0t&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0A6vfWz6noD2K9KRxZZ0Q7rwPYfiDwMAipe94hKkhnXCe6uzneP7bz9fjDJBClziXynYYBm8K/ZgMv/rYI71WJ/FEBMBzvlhHfhAi8zza0hOH725JMn2vsJX4JCY6+OoQ9g24cVRwlKpDqGJOy4iNx47LngZ1jdB+KX5t9fDKcS9zBfuik5jtAzYnwVr53nIM82l+82dHGnR6zRJR58iGsCAoeZWOlIFLMw/8M3rPoguUJnRB0zMtET5N/hD5Fmb+4yYUuKDTsV5IvgaPLcvLEI=|tkp:Bk9SR7i9jKLlYg)

and cut off the radiator locating bracket, and moved it over to where i needed it, i cant weld so i just used a flat piece of steel and nutted and bolted it! - not pretty but job done! you could of course get a fabrication place or garage to do this and weld it for you.

Just an update to this, as I had the car stripped yesterday, it's been fitted for just over 12 months, 1000 miles...

I'd go for the cheap ones as this is starting to corrode already.

 

[JamesBryan]

Just an update to this, as I had the car stripped yesterday, it's been fitted for just over 12 months, 1000 miles...
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I'd go for the cheap ones as this is starting to corrode already.

Unfortunately powdercoating does tend to attract corrosion from the inside, only needs a tiny way in and it starts.

 

[jvakon]

Amazing, does anyone know why this part is so susceptible to rusting, whereas the rest of the front subframe does not (or not as quickly)?

 

[JamesBryan]

Amazing, does anyone know why this part is so susceptible to rusting, whereas the rest of the front subframe does not (or not as quickly)?

I would imagine it's like the Mk2 where the main subframe is zinc coated prior to its outer black painted finish.