C1 radiator removal

[Michael Jones]

[Dennis C.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

Mike - Rad removal is pretty straight forward. Lose the hood after marking its location with help from a friend. Lose the shroud. Lose the rad hoses, then lose the rad. Have it fixed and then reverse the procedure. Most rad shops can "fix" a copper/brass rad for a reasonable price and you should be back in business. Best, Dennis $250 to R&R is bending over way too far...

[James F.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

Mike,
In addition to Dennis's post, there are four bolts (I recall) on each side of the rad support. The one bolt per side you can't see from above and has to be removed from underneath the body. The others are obvious. I removed the fan blade. Check the clearance between the rad lower hose pipe and the sway bar. I had to remove the sway bar clamp and push the bar backward about 1/2" on this side. You may find this not necessary. The radiator will clear the opened hood but be careful. Best to have a helper. Regards,

[Richard P.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

Another step that is helpful. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links and rotate the bar to relieve interference for lower rad hose fitting. Good luck

[Richard E.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

Mike - As Mr C says, it's not too tough, and you'll probably be more satisfied by doing it yourself. I might also remove the fan just to get a little more room for a first time attempt. $250? We're in the wrong game. Enjoy...Dick

[Robert Willis]

Re: C1 radiator removal

My rad will not clear an open hood. A 58 may but a 57 hood will not raise far enough. Bob

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[Mike M.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

agree--again.mike

[Tom P.]

Re: C1 radiator removal

Mike,
This is neither rocket science nor does it require a mechanical engineering degree. For a first timer, the one thing that I would really encourage you to do is to get TWO friends help support/remove the hood (one on each side while you remove bolts and the brace). Also, as mentioned, there are 2 lower bolts which are not quite so user friendly. The rest is TOOOOOOOOOOOOO EASY!