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Fan Shroud Removal
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 709
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From: Lakewood Colorado
I believe that the easiest way is to remove the hood and take the radiator support out as an assembly. Its realy easy that way to replace the shroud and corectly install the seals. I found it to be sooooo much easier that way, especially if you have someone to help with hood and support removal and installation.
On my 75 the A-arms got in the way when I tried to intall the shroud without reoving the hood.
Good luck.
On my 75 the A-arms got in the way when I tried to intall the shroud without reoving the hood.
Good luck.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 713
Likes: 1
From: plymouth mass
Removing the shroud is a PITA. I had mine out recently for a radiator replacement. In hind sight , removing or looseing the support sounds like a good idea. I have ac so I elected not to go that route. Luckily a previous owner had modified the shroud so it would come out more easily. It was still tough, even with the modifications.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 191
Likes: 1
From: MONTREAL QUEBEC
To remove the upper a arms on both sides you do not have to remove the rad shroud. You can simply tap out the studs which are holding the upper a arm shaft. Mine came out very easily and only needed to be removed on the passenger side.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 65,492
Likes: 230
From: Orange Park Florida
YUp, you cut it about 1/2 way up, across each side....then take some aluminum to make a kinds sandwhich with the bottom lip, leaving a slot for the top 1/2 to slide into...4 screws/nuts it's done....then you can pop the top off at will, and get to whatever you need SO much faster....
been doing that for years with various cars...old trick...
Course you go the Dual Spal route, and you can kiss that damn shroud good assed freeking BY forever.....
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