rad replacement

[stink 'N linc 'N]

It has come to my attention that the expansion tank in my rad have begun seeping threw @ the rad core. I've got a hold of a new replacement rad, await the t-stat and all the hoses are on the way also. I was just looking for any help or tips or even some tech articles i can print out for replacing the rad. As ill be doing the work myself. Thanks all

Stink 'N Linc 'N

What about backflushing the heatercore? I was reading some other posts that said that just using the garden hose in one end just wont cut it?

any comments on that?

 

[Dern Humpus]

Why would you need to flush the heater core?

 

[stink 'N linc 'N]

I was readin some other posts on flushing the system. If im replacing the rad and im draining everything out would i want to flush everything out including the hearter core?

Im going to be doing the work probly tomorrow. thats why im looking for all the input i can get. thx

 

[Frogman]

Swapping out radiators is simple on the Marks. Unplug the Radiator fan plug, unbolt the fan shroud, pull it out - the fan comes out with the shroud -, then unbolt the radiator from the two top mounting brackets. Pull off the hoses, and yank out the radiator.

It don't get any simpler than that.

 

[Dern Humpus]

You didn't answer his question, he didn't ask about the mechanical part of replacing the radiator. From my experience with other cars, I dont think you have to worry about flushing anything. You should be fine with draining the system and installing to fill with new coolant/water mix.

 

[Frogman]

You didn't answer his question, he didn't ask about the mechanical part of replacing the radiator.

Open mouth. Insert Foot.

I was just looking for any help or tips or even some tech articles i can print out for replacing the rad.

 

[Moes8]

Open mouth. Insert Foot.

ROFL!!!





:shifty:

 

[stink 'N linc 'N]

When im replacing the rad, i also plan i changing the thermostat. Was just wondering what about be the best thermostat to get?

 

[Frogman]

Any decent Thrmostat will do. A good NAPA unit should do you fine. They have a bypass in case the thermostat gets stuck closed. I don't know if other thermostats have the bypass, but I'm sure they do.

 

[poniesviii]

I'd go w a 180*

 

[Frogman]

For a stock application, I agree with VIII.