Removing radiator write up?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Removing radiator write up?
I found a leak on the top of the radiator, where the upper hose attaches, the plastic is cracked. Plus the bottom is crushed like someone tried to use it to jack the car up!!
I searched but couldn't find a write up on how to take out the rad.
Anyone who has done this before care to share your experience and things to look out for?
Thanks.
I searched but couldn't find a write up on how to take out the rad.
Anyone who has done this before care to share your experience and things to look out for?
Thanks.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Da U.P.
First the obvious, drain it and yank all the hoses attached to it. I found that by jacking the car up and removing the front sway bar's 2 center mounts and shoving it out of the way I was able to finagle the fans out of the car easier. You'll have to remove the air bridge and MAF to access the upper radiator hold down which is just 4 screws. Next you'll have to lift the AC condenser up out of the "hooks" that hold it into the radiator. I believe the shroud must be removed for this (I was cleaning the crap out of the fins of mine, so I had it out anyway). Then you should have enough wiggle room to slide the radiator out the top. It's an asspain, that's for sure. Try spraying some air and water from the backside through the front of the AC condenser while you're in there to help with airflow.
