1984 radiator removal
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1984 radiator removal
Just wondering if anyone has replaced their radiator in their 84?
I think after 27 years mine may be done. Not cooling as well as it should and now I have a leak and dont want to add stop leak.
Is this a job than can be handled by someone with some mechanical skills?
I would like to do it myself if I could rather than pay someone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin
I think after 27 years mine may be done. Not cooling as well as it should and now I have a leak and dont want to add stop leak.
Is this a job than can be handled by someone with some mechanical skills?
I would like to do it myself if I could rather than pay someone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin
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Also there are several small, think 7mm socket, screws holding the shroud in place. Some well hidden, that must be removed.
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Oh I did that 383.
I cleaned that out before. Did coolant flush, new thermostat etc.
I just dont think its cooling like it should anymore. Temps are now getting above 225 and not coming down much. Some days I wont drive it because its to hot out.
I had a leak a while back also. Its time i think.
I am looking at getting a all aluminum on with aluminum core.
Its worth it. I dont mind doing it.
I am sure that old radiator has seen its days.
Kevin
I cleaned that out before. Did coolant flush, new thermostat etc.
I just dont think its cooling like it should anymore. Temps are now getting above 225 and not coming down much. Some days I wont drive it because its to hot out.
I had a leak a while back also. Its time i think.
I am looking at getting a all aluminum on with aluminum core.
Its worth it. I dont mind doing it.
I am sure that old radiator has seen its days.
Kevin
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I replaced the radiator on my 84 about a year ago. It was the original and had a leak somewhere. The job is tedious but not that difficult. I replaced it with a Rock Auto radiator for about $100, if memory serves, and it does quite well in a South Carolina summer. A high grade aluminum replacement would be nice, but in my case, this was not necessary.
Dave
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Just wondering if anyone has replaced their radiator in their 84?
I think after 27 years mine may be done. Not cooling as well as it should and now I have a leak and dont want to add stop leak.
Is this a job than can be handled by someone with some mechanical skills?
I would like to do it myself if I could rather than pay someone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin
I think after 27 years mine may be done. Not cooling as well as it should and now I have a leak and dont want to add stop leak.
Is this a job than can be handled by someone with some mechanical skills?
I would like to do it myself if I could rather than pay someone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin
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