replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable?

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Dec 28, 2003 | 06:46 PM

udm_motorsport

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replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable?

Hi
i will be replacing my radiator this week. I have a 90 civic si hatch.
Is this replacement straight forward? or is it gonna be difficult?
thanks
franklin

Dec 28, 2003 | 07:00 PM

dfoxengr

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Re: replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable? (to_carpediem)

simple

Dec 28, 2003 | 07:44 PM

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Re: replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable? (to_carpediem)

I switched 2 at the same time.
From a dx into an Si and vice a versa. Took me 25 - 35 mins for both. LOL
Having a helms makes it easier.

Dec 29, 2003 | 03:38 AM

udm_motorsport

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Re: replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable? (4crx4me)

thanks you all for the heads up.

Franklin

Dec 29, 2003 | 09:24 AM

blackgrrl23

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I did mine myself in an hour...just make sure you have a 10mm and a 12 mm socket and you should be ok

Dec 29, 2003 | 11:03 AM

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Re: replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable? (to_carpediem)

FWIW, I found it easier to remove the lower radiator hose from the block first. Then after I removed the radiator, I swapped it onto the new radiator and installed it. Access gets tight down there otherwise.

Jan 3, 2004 | 11:18 AM

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Re: replacing radiator - 90 civic si, DIY doable? (Perfectionist)

If your replacing radiators, upgrade to a 90-93 integra radiator(2-row) vs. civic (1 row). Fits right in only thing is you need to get sightly bigger radiator hoses. Cost is basically the same.