Intercooler fouling on bumper - why?

[Mike Edwards 0]

Like it says in the title.

 

There's a reinforcing rib on the inner side of the bumper skin that's fouling on the base of the intercooler - it means the bumper on that side of the car won't sit right.

 

I can trim it back to get clearance, but that still leaves me wondering why.

 

Anyone with a standard intercooler got some pictures with the bumper off showing were it's supposed to sit?

[Mike Edwards 0]

Maybe I should look at this as an opportunity rather than a problem.

 

Anyone got a good front-mount intercooler for sale?

[Mike Edwards 0]

Now sorted.

 

The braket was bent...