[DML] Re: Radiator replacement?

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Relax: I replaced one in an IHOP parking lot at Pigeon Forge -- it
isn't that bad.

Question: are you looking to save your freon? Determines whether the
condensor comes out with the radiator or stays in the car. Is a small
pain reaching the upper mounting studs, but can be done (and there are
only 2). Fans stay in the car.

Radiator itself is only held in by those 2 brackets on the bottom and
the 2 diagonal braces. Unbolt the fans and scoot them back, unbolt the
condensor if necessary, remove those brackets and braces, then the
radiator will drop more or less straight down. 

FWIW: My bleeder nipple broke off too. Repaired it as follows:
- Drilled and tapped the side channel all the way through for 1/8" NPT.
- Inserted a fully threaded brass nipple all the way through the side
channel. Nipple has a small hole drilled in the side to access the
radiator bleed channel. Threads are sealed with gasket adhesive (not RTV).
- Closed the front side of the nipple with a pipe cap
- Put a new brass 5/16" hose barb on the other end of the nipple
- Overlayed the whole repair with multiple layers of JB Weld
Works like a charm, but I do need to replace my radiator before the
side channels themselves fail. Am living on borrowed time until then.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ryanpwright" <yahoo1@xxxx> wrote:
> 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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