Radiator removal
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Drifting
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From: PA
Radiator removal
For some reason my shop manual does not mention pulling the radiator. Or at least I don't see it.... Anyway I can't seem to get the rad shroud off without pulling the radiator with it. That's fine I just have a question or two.
When I unhook the transmission cooling lines will the trans fluid drain out on the floor ? Should i drain the trans first ? How many bolts are supposed to hold it in ? I only see 4 ? After the two coolant hoses, the two trans lines are unhooked, and the 4 bolts pulled will it just lift out ? Or am I missing something else ?
When I unhook the transmission cooling lines will the trans fluid drain out on the floor ? Should i drain the trans first ? How many bolts are supposed to hold it in ? I only see 4 ? After the two coolant hoses, the two trans lines are unhooked, and the 4 bolts pulled will it just lift out ? Or am I missing something else ?
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
For some reason my shop manual does not mention pulling the radiator. Or at least I don't see it.... Anyway I can't seem to get the rad shroud off without pulling the radiator with it. That's fine I just have a question or two.
When I unhook the transmission cooling lines will the trans fluid drain out on the floor ? Should i drain the trans first ? How many bolts are supposed to hold it in ? I only see 4 ? After the two coolant hoses, the two trans lines are unhooked, and the 4 bolts pulled will it just lift out ? Or am I missing something else ?
When I unhook the transmission cooling lines will the trans fluid drain out on the floor ? Should i drain the trans first ? How many bolts are supposed to hold it in ? I only see 4 ? After the two coolant hoses, the two trans lines are unhooked, and the 4 bolts pulled will it just lift out ? Or am I missing something else ?
Cooling lines...you'll lose some but only what's in the lines. It won't drain from the tranny. Not sure what you're referring to as "the 4 bolts". Are you dropping the transmission? The tranny lines have two flare nuts that connect to the tranny. One connection under the a-arm that secures lines to the chassis and than the two flare nut with short lines that exit the radiator.
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From: some hole in the ground town- camp verde:) arizona
by the 4 bolts i think you're talking about the bolts that you can see from inside the fender well. there should be six and they only hold the rad support to the car. the only bolts that need to be removed are the 4 bolts on the top that hold the 2 brackets over the radiator. while you're at it i'd throughly check the rad support for rust- seems to be a common issue
Last edited by 75vetteman; Jan 23, 2012 at 05:40 PM.
