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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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I am going to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses on my 1985 L98. Do I have to remove a bunch of things to get to where the bottom hose connects to the water pump or can I reach the connection from under the car fairly easy? I haven't been able to get a good look at it yet.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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I was able to replace the lower radiator on my 1985 without removing anything except maybe the belt. Good luck.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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The only real problem you may have is the location of the clamp nut. If it is aimed towards the ground you should be fine.

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