[DML] Re: Radiator replacement?

["thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxxxxx>]

Actually, Ryan, it's not too difficult.  You will want to remove the 
air shroud from around the fans and the air dam (the part that 
contains the metal screen).  Be careful doing this.  Many of these 
bolts are usually rusted and will snap off easily.  Use WD-40 or 
liquid wrench the night before on them.  In fact, use it on all of 
nuts and bolts.

You need to remove the two upper bracket mounts that are attached 
from the crumple tube.  The driver side can be hard to unscrew 
because it's hard to see, so just take your time.

Disconnect the other hoses, (If you haven't drained the system, now 
is a good time).  Unscrew the two large bottom nuts on the radiator.  
I ended up removing the lower brackets because the horns have to come 
out anyway.

There are also four small screws that attach the A/C condenser to the 
front of the radiator.  I removed this before I took out the radiator 
and just kinda set it off to the left of the car without removing the 
hoses.

You can remove the fans after you get the radiator out.  Just make 
sure you unplug them beforehand.  Also, the fans are grounded on the 
crumple tubes on those upright brackets.  It's a good idea to clean 
that area up.

One more thing, the brass radiator is a bit thicker than the stock.  
You might run into the problem of the pipes being a bit closer to the 
radiator connections.  What I did was to loosen the clamps on the 
hoses that are a couple feet back.  I then pushed the pipe further in 
so there was more clearance at the radiator.

Just remember to take your time and when you get frustrated, just go 
inside the house and forget about it for a little while to clear your 
mind.  I did that SEVERAL times!

It took me 16 days to do my system, but I didn't rush it and it came 
out better than I expected.

Johnny
5518


> OK, how do I replace my radiator?
> 
> It's shot. Upper plastic hose connection broke off tonight trying to
> bleed it... and I was careful with the thing! Stupid plastic piece 
of
> junk. Yes I'm mad, a sudden stream of coolant to the face will do 
that
> to a person. I'm going to smack it around a bit when I get it out.
> Teach it a thing or two. 
> 
> I've got a new one on the way. Nice brass from DPNW. Now, I have to
> learn how to replace this thing. I can tell you, it doesn't look 
like
> fun. I'm already dreading the weekend.
> 
> Any advice?
> 
> -Ryan




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