Best way to remove radiator
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 281
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From: Centerville La
I did on my 75.The shroud is a "B" the hardest part of it, seems like it should be 2 piece's. They told me to loosen the rad. support bracket mine has A/C so that doesn't seem like a opition as I don't want to move those A/C fittings that much
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 567
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From: Springhill Kansas
The shroud is the worst part, but with the fan gone and no a/c or nothin else there it shouldn't be too difficult. then the rad just slips right out. There is no reason to remove the hood for this unless you want to for some reason.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 243
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From: Knoxville TN
It takes two people and a lot of juggling and pulling to take the shroud out. Then with the shroud out the radiator is easy.
I left the hood on, but others say taking the hood off and moving the radiator supports makes the job even easier.
I left the hood on, but others say taking the hood off and moving the radiator supports makes the job even easier.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,508
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From: Wisconsin
I didn't have any accessories in or a suspension when I removed my radiator. It was fairly easy. Just unbolt and lift out, then get the shroud out. The shroud took some finese` but it came out. It didn't go back in. I went electric. So much more room.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Orlando Floriduh
There are a bunch of different shroud configurations. Some are easy, some are very difficult. Some are one piece, some are smaller or shorter with extensions,while others have been "bubba-ized" (cut in half) . Some shrouds are almost impossible to get out without loosening the radiator support at the top. It does make the job much easier with the hood off.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Originally Posted by Larry B.
There are a bunch of different shroud configurations. Some are easy, some are very difficult. Some are one piece, some are smaller or shorter with extensions,while others have been "bubba-ized" (cut in half) . Some shrouds are almost impossible to get out without loosening the radiator support at the top. It does make the job much easier with the hood off.
Pull the hood, but mark the position of the hinges with masking tape first. It's a much easier job with the hood gone.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: South West - but north of Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by foundvettelifeisgood
Pull the hood, but mark the position of the hinges with masking tape first. It's a much easier job with the hood gone.
also makes for a lesser chance of damaging something else... 
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