I'm trying to find vendors (other than the stealership) for frame related parts, i.e. radiator support etc. My wife managed to get the front end ripped off, and the forward most frame posts are bent, but the alignment isn't effected. I'm replacing the radiator, a/c condensor, hood, grill and bumper among other things. I've been looking online, but can't find the not so popular parts. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any help would be appreciated! TIA

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have u tried rockauto.com? if u search for the part, they have it, but i cant seem to find it in the listing. u should try calling them and asking for it

 

I can see how you might not want to pay this much for the front pieces...

LC11-53-100B (upper support, left and right panel shroud, lower crossmember and brackets) - $373.05
LB82-52-150B (lock stay) - $35.73
BV14-19-9S0 (blind cover for non-towing equipped MPV's) - $22.88

But then again, you're going to do an awful lot of searching for an MPV which doesn't have front end damage.

 

the radiator it appears does 2 functions, one would be cooling the engine, however when I removed the old radiator, there are 2 lines on the bottom, and the fluid was different. Is it safe to think that it's auto-transmission fluid or something else? I'm not sure. thanks.

 

Yes it is automatic transmission fluid. Oil cooler for auto trans is part of the radiator. Virtually any aftermarket usually comes with oil cooler as part of replacement radiator.

 

I no longer have the owners manual to look at.

 

Regular Mercon/Dexron III. Do not use Mercon 5.

 

i got some of my mazda parts at carpartswholesale.com, they offer a reasonable price.. try to check it and maybe you can ask for their assistance.