Radiator replacement

[New2fixing]

Hey everyone! Quick question. I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4X4. So I just replaced my old radiator with a crack with a new Duralast single row one. My question is should there be a gap (around 1 1/4") between the fan shroud and radiator? Everything seems to be in place properly. Trans lines are in snug shroud screwed in easy enough.

I'll post pics

Another thing is the left bolt opening is set too low for me to get the bolt back in. But the radiator fins are sitting flush so it won't go any lower. And the right bolt went right in so the radiator is in there pretty snug

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Also any special steps that I need to do before refilling the radiator with antifreeze? Or just fill it and top it off? Sorry it's my first time doing this

 

[974X4BLACKSPORT]

That gap is no correct. It appears that the fan shroud you have is made for a wider radiator, perhaps a two row.

 

[New2fixing]

That gap is no correct. It appears that the fan shroud you have is made for a wider radiator, perhaps a two row.

I think the old radiator is a one row too (I'm not really sure) but the only difference is the metal plate at the top is wider. I don't get it.

 

[974X4BLACKSPORT]

Your right, the metal plate take up the gap. You need to fill that gap with something, so as to stop air from entering thought the gap.

 

[New2fixing]

Your right, the metal plate take up the gap. You need to fill that gap with something, so as to stop air from entering thought the gap.

Thanks! I appreciate it.