Replacing radiator

[liberty84]

Hey guys, I just got a new rad, and I'm ready to install it, but I was wondering if anybody has experience with doing this, so they can help me out and let me know what to look for or any kind of tips will help

Thankx guys

 

[NCC-1864]

Have a look at the HAYNES Repair Manual chap. 3
Doesn't seem to be to hard to do.

 

[tjkj2002]

Remove the battery tray,trust me it makes it 100% easier to get the radiator out and back in.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Yeah, ThunderbirdJunkie wishes he would've done that the first time he replaced his radiator

 

[tjkj2002]

Yeah, ThunderbirdJunkie wishes he would've done that the first time he replaced his radiator

You to? ***** paying $20 for a new battery tray.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Didn't break it...but it was an awful time wiggling that SOB outta there...

 

[kskj]

When I installed the HD cooling kit the instructions said to drill out the two rivets holding the header panel. Then just take out the other four bolts and put bolts in place of the rivets when you reinstall. When I replaced the radiator later I was able to just take it straight up and out.

 

[jnaut]

Didn't break it...but it was an awful time wiggling that SOB outta there...

Pull harder, not smarter.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

That's what she said