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Old 01-30-10, 06:35 PM
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Default Radiator removal DIY?

I tried searching but i couldn't find it anywhere, maybe i am not searching hard enough..

From just a glance do i have to take off the fan shroud + the radiator? Or can i just unbolt some screws and then can i just pull the radiator out, or is it much more complicated than that?

Also is there a coolant plug on the motor?
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There is a coolant drain on the block. It's on the passenger side. 14mm head. I can't remember if you need to take the fan shroud off or not - I have dual electric fans. I'd think you would have to remove it to get to the transmission cooling lines (I'm manual trans and don't have them). Other than that, I think it's just the two rad hoses, coolant overflow hose, and the 4 12mm bolts.
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lol, very easy!
-Take the shroud off, there are 2 clips on the bottom or 3 somewhere not sure.
-Unbolt the Radiator supports on top.
-Take the top and bottom hose off and take the overflow take hose off, and your good!
-lift it up

**unless if your auto then there is transmissio lines that suck so have a baggie ready to tie up the mess and duct tape!
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ahh i was hoping i didnt have to remove the shroud.. im going to attempt this next week thanks for the info.
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Question i took off the bottom of the fan shroud, just gotta disconnect some hose and it should pop right out..

Is there a bleeder bolt? Or is the only way to bleed the radiator, by opening the cap and letting it run?
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There is a drain plug. Can't remember which side. Sorry.
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^^Drivers side. Its a little yellow/white ****.
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Got it thanks i flushed it and replaced my radiator, it is pretty straight forward.

NOTE* Careful when you take off the hose! a bunch of coolant shot at me ahah.
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^^Reminds me of when I was helping my buddy out with his engine swap. I was under the car and wiggled the lower hose loose and a single drop of coolant dripped out and went right into my mouth.
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Antifreeze makes a great mixer. MMMMM... ethylene glycol and vodka!
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must of tasted good, the hose were stuck on there pretty dam tight, so i yanked it really hard and coolant shot everywhere my whole back was soaked.
But man those clips are hard to take off! i had to dremel one off.. lucky i had a extra clip.
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