Need quick help...Radiator Removal

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May 23, 2009 | 11:08 AM

midlifetoy1

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Need quick help...Radiator Removal

Hey guys....

I'm in the process of removing my radiator and I need inputs on removal from a 02 vert with automatic.. Can I remove the trans cooler lines without draining the cooler or will I have to drain and refil the trans fluid? I've looked at the other instruction threads, but none mentions this.

Thanx

May 23, 2009 | 11:40 AM

midlifetoy1

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need help

come on guys, I'm waiting with wrench in hand!!!

May 23, 2009 | 12:01 PM

Bill Dearborn

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The cooler will drain when you pull the lines but there won't be much fluid in it. When done check the tranny fluid level and top off as necessary.

Bill

May 23, 2009 | 12:05 PM

Tigger

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Looking at the service manual, I get the impression that the lines do not have transmission fluid in them.

The manual just says ( after draining the radiator ) remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
There is no reference to to a procedure for draining or filling the transmission, and if it was required, there would normally be one. ( based on my experience with the service manual )

Hope this helps.

May 23, 2009 | 12:35 PM

Tigger

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Bill may be correct. There may just not be much fluid that comes out when the car is off. The drawings in the manual don't even show the trans cooler, and I have a MN6, so no first hand experience.

Apr 26, 2011 | 10:43 AM

TangeloPearlC5

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So is the Radiator held into place by the one rubber stop on passenger side and the condensor behind it???

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:37 AM

VET IT B

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The radiator sits on the rubber mounts. The condenser and fan assembly have clips that hold them all together as a single unit. The top radiator cover is what holds everything down with 2 bolts on each end.

Apr 27, 2011 | 12:51 PM

dmarkshark

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You will probably find it easiest to pull the rad and fan out the top as a single unit, then seperate when out. Again, not much , if any, will come out of the trans. cooling line.