C501962

Does anyone know of a schematic or how to on removing the radiator on a C5 ? I have the leaking pressed on plastic reservoir issue going on ! @#$!

sfc rick

If your overflow tank is leaking...why pull radiator?


BUT, If you must pull radiator


I removed mine by taking it apart.....what would looking at a schematic help? It's easy.. Unclamp the radiator hoses, Then start by removing the air filter and air duct bridge, then pull the air shroud from the front(must pull from under the car). Remove the top radiator cover that holds both condensor and radiator together. Unplug the electric fans. Lift fans up and remove. Once you have the fans out it's just a matter of pulling the radiator up and out.

pewter99

^^^^^^

C501962

I got it out! I didnt have to pull the air shroud though. The condenser is attached to it. Getting the fans assembly loose and lifted off the radiator was the worse part of it. Now I need a real radiator! Any ideas on a good all aluminum one ? Thanks for the help!

C501962

Quick follow up. The reservoir isnt the problem. It is the pressed on cheap plastic reservoirs on each side of the aluminum section that is the problem. Real junk.

BACNBLK

I used Dewitt Alum Radiators, great service and quality, twice the coolant capacity and knocked 15 degrees easily off the temps, best mod I have done!

corvettedaddy11

I replaced my RAD and Rev very easy if your mechanically inclined..!

C501962

Thanks for the info. I will call Dewitt tomorrow.

Vetteman Jack

Looks like a top quality radiator. If I ever have to replace mine, I'll be looking at a DeWitts product.

cvm

A schematic is a diagram of the flow of current thru an electrical circuit.

Just sayin...

C501962

Good for you. Just checking if you knew that.

Patches

Here was my experience putting in a DeWitts with EOC.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...post1578049752

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trail

quick question. is that fitting on the transmission cooling line considered as a quick connect? my vette has the same ones, the place where i got my radiator swears that it is a quick connect. they sent me a radiator with quick connect fittings. please help a.s.a.p

if it is, how do i remove it and with what tool?

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sche·mat·ic (sk-mtk, sk-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or in the form of a scheme or diagram.
n.
A structural or procedural diagram, especially of an electrical or mechanical system.

Jus sayin'....

C501962

have you had help figuring it out yet ?

trail

i found the tool i needed. thanks