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Expert: - 4/14/2008


Question
how difficult will it be to remove and install a new radiator in this car? it has air conditioning and is completely stock.I was told the front fenders may have to be removed or loosend up before I could get the old one out. any tricks or procedure would be greatly appreciated thank-you.

Answer
First step is to disconnect the battery and then remove the transmission cooler lines. You will need to remove the hood and that will take two people. Then remove the two front hood hinge bolts. Remove the radiator support brackets that are bolted to the fan shroud. Then from under the wheel wells remove the 6 bolts that attach the radiator side supports. Remove the two bottom radiator support bolts and pull the radiator support forward and clamp it to the right hood hinge. Then you should be able to remove the radiator hoses and lift the radiator out.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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