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Old 09-16-2002, 11:11 AM
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anyone know how to do this???? any instructions?
Old 09-16-2002, 11:51 AM
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anyone know???
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It is incredibly easy. Just take off the hoses, remove connectors on the fan, remove the top supports, pull old radiator out. Reverse process and at the end bleed the cooling system, by using the bleed valve on the block where the upper hose connects.
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Modified by CardDealer at 4:15 PM 11/17/2006
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do tell do tell...what is the oil from that line too??? mine is auto tranny..
do i have to take off front bumper for this???
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Oh, auto, buy a Haynes manual, I don't work on autos much.
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use a plumbers wrench extended out to help break the seals on the (old) radiator hose. It will make life easier. Its ok to cut radiator hose ends if the ends have rotted too much/sprung leaks (at least I have). Better to have a positive seal.
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so anyone know?
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