Hey everyone.. So i notice My Radiator has a Leak on the top right corner above the Hose on the Driver side..
My question is how Hard is it To replace the Radiator? Do you need Any special tools are anything?..
if there's a Video On how to do it.. Or a DIY on how to, That anyone can Link me it'd be Much Help!..
Thanks lot..
Cody..

 

Any reason you couldn't take it to rediator shop and have it soldered? If they can get to it it shouldn't take more than a few minutes and only cost a few bucks.

 

I think the sides are made of plastic, so no soldering.

 

How about some JB Weld then?

 

Not too sure how it would bond up since it's a smooth plastic and a high heat area.

I guess you could try.

 

Her's the procedure from the book

PM me with your e mail and I'll send a copy with pics.

Document ID# 781932
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Radiator Replacement
Tools Required: J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure

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1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
2. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
3. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.

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4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.


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6. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
7. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.


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8. Remove the connector position assurance lock.
9. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.


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10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.


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Important
It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.
11. Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
 
Installation Procedure
Pic 6
1. Install the radiator.
2. Install the condenser into the four retaining tabs on the radiator.

Pic 5
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
3. If equipped, install the automatic transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
Tighten
Tighten the cooler lines to 25 N•m (18 lb ft).

Pic 4
4. Connect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the connector position assurance lock.
Pic 3
6. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
7. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185 .
Pic 2
8. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
9. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the water pump using J 38185 .
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10. Install the throttle body heater outlet hose to the radiator.
11. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185 .
12. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

 

I had the same thing happen to me at the first road race when the car got very hot.

I used JB weld, cleaned the area very well a few times with soap and water, then sanded the area with some coarse paper maybe 80. Then put a nice amount of JB weld all around going out to about an inch around the crack. Let the car sit 24 hours at least without starting and do the procedure car completely cold. It sealed it and I never had an issue, 3 years later I decided to replace the radiator, that was very simple too, just remove the plastic radiator cover and youll see what needs to be done, a couple clamps on 2 hoses is all I remember.

good luck

 

Thanks.. yeah I did use some JB weld haha And it worked for about 6months and now its starting to leak again.. I was thinking about Puting more on but i already have a Brand new radiator..
I feel like with the JB weld i cant go anywhere far because it Might start leaking..

 

Well changing the radiator is very simple, I did it in my driveway in 30 minutes.
Changing the condenser is a little harder. Like I said take off the intake tube, take off the plastic radiator cover with 4 bolts, then the 2 hoses on the radiator and it should slide out through the top, refil with the dexcool coolant/water mixture

 

There you are just ask.