2005 C6 Radiator replacement
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2005 C6 Radiator replacement
Does anyone have a guide to replacing a 2005 c6 base model's radiator? My friend damaged his somehow by hitting a curb. I have removed the air filter assembly, the MAF(or the corvette equivalent, not up to speed on the computer systems of vettes), some miscellaneous lines that are secured to the radiator, and the coolant lines. The only other lines I cannot determine how to remove are two large aluminium lines on the driver side of the radiator and one similar but smaller aluminium line on the passenger side of the radiator. I believe they are oil cooler lines. Also, is it feasible to get the cooling fan out from the top of the car?
I appreciate any help in solving this problem.
I appreciate any help in solving this problem.
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It's pretty easy to remove the radiator, just time consuming. The fans come out the top. The lines on the right side are the trans cooler. The lines on the left are the engine oil cooler. There is a little metal clip that you need to pull out first, then the line will come out. Once you get all the lines/hoses off, you can unplug the fans, remove the two bolts and slid it up out of the clips. Then the whole fan assembly comes out the top. After you do that the radiator will easily come out.
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I have a brand new in box radiator for 200$ if he needs it before spending 380 on one.
But if he has the 2 lines on each side, he def does not have a Base c6 it must be a z51 im assuming this is VERY important to find out.
But if he has the 2 lines on each side, he def does not have a Base c6 it must be a z51 im assuming this is VERY important to find out.
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Car was in an accident on the dealership lot, then repaired(and probably frankensteined) and sold at a discount. It's labeled as a base model, but has the different rims and cross drilled rotors, etc. Removed the radiator successfully and it measured 23x17 inches on the core. The main problem was the retaining clips for the fluid lines. Replacement clips were unbelievably expensive, it was $25 for the 4 we needed. Found one for $180 with the same dimensions with the transmission fluid cooler and the oil cooler in the side tanks. Appreciate the help.
My next question would be is it possible to remove the support that the bottom of the radiator rests in with the rubber mount? It's bent slightly and I'm wondering if I can just straighten it. It looks like the whole car came to rest on this piece on the curb and then bent the mount and cracked the radiator.
My next question would be is it possible to remove the support that the bottom of the radiator rests in with the rubber mount? It's bent slightly and I'm wondering if I can just straighten it. It looks like the whole car came to rest on this piece on the curb and then bent the mount and cracked the radiator.
