Cleaning Radiator/AC Condensor
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Cleaning Radiator/AC Condensor
When I was doing my oil change, I tried to clean the radiator off a little. It wasn't too bad, but I figured with all of the experience of the forum members, I thought someone could give a newbie a step by step instruction on how to clean both the radiator and the ac condensor properly, and more importantly, the easiest way. I've done a search, seems alot of people use their air compressor (which I don't have) or take the radiator shroud totally off. Pictures would be great!
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Mine is apart now...
...but I wont be able to get a pic until tomorrow...
After removing the intake bridge and any other obstructions over the radiator cover...
then remove 4 bolts on either side of the radiator cover...
..actually sometimes putting it back on is the bear...
With the radiator cover removed you can spray water down through the openings and they may be large enough to clean pretty thoroughly...
...This is a quick and easy way to clean the radiator without actually removing the radiator completely...
...Please be careful not to touch the radiator coils...
Our most efficient radiator is also very fragile...
...but I wont be able to get a pic until tomorrow...
After removing the intake bridge and any other obstructions over the radiator cover...
then remove 4 bolts on either side of the radiator cover...
..actually sometimes putting it back on is the bear...
With the radiator cover removed you can spray water down through the openings and they may be large enough to clean pretty thoroughly...
...This is a quick and easy way to clean the radiator without actually removing the radiator completely...
...Please be careful not to touch the radiator coils...
Our most efficient radiator is also very fragile...
Last edited by StuzVette; Aug 31, 2005 at 12:37 AM.
Cherish your Hopes...
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,074
Likes: 236
From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Lestat712
Thanks Stu, look forward to any pics you may take.
I dont have a pic of the radiator before cleaning...
...I try to avoid those pics...
After removing the air intake, then cover the throttle body to keep dirt, water, and rodents out...
you can see to the left of the radiator 2 holes where the bolts were...
...2 bolts on either side hold the radiator cover down...
You can see how clean the radiator is...
I use water to clean the all...
The only percaution...dont allow the air or water nozzle or anything else you may use scrape across an coils...
hope this helps...
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