hi guys,

l am newbie here, generally l am hangin at automotiveforums.com and l posted the same thread there.

today l tried to remove the radiator and l dont know what is goin on..

here are the pics and the questions are on the pics..

also any instructions would appriciated..

thanks all











thanks so much guys..

Erdal

 

Can't read the text in the pics....but from what I could read, those lines with the red fluid are for your transmission cooler, and yes, there is another "radiator" which is the A/C condensor.

 

steep learning curve

 

Radiator removal is covered in my cam removal guide on my Tech Page. The radiator is a little awkward, but there is not that much to it.

 

I'll try to help you out, but I cannot read your text due to it being in red (dunno if others can read it, maybe I can't because I'm color blind?)

Anyway,

Looks like you removed some of the air conditioning stuff connected to the condensor. These hoses do not need to be removed. Also looks like you have an automatic tranni; if so, you do need to remove the tranni cooling lines to the radiator.

I see you have the fans out and the hoses disconnected. The radiator is now held in place only by 4 small tabs which connect it to the condensor. You have to lift the condensor up, and slide the radiator out towards the motor, and then up. This can be a bit tricky, the condensor can be difficult to lift up enough to get the radiator clips clearence to come out. Try loosening the A/C dryer bracket to gain some extra clearence.

There is also a small hose at the bottom of the condensor on the passengers side which sits on holding tabs connected to the radiator. I recommend bending this line just enough to lift it up and to the side so the radiator doesn't get caught up on it.

Good luck!
Thomas.

 

tranny fluid is leaking out because that is your tranny cooler, that radiator is the air conditioning condensor, cant really mess up taking the airfilter out its either in or out haha and no idea what the rubber piece is throw it away.

 

thanks guys...

l am sorry about the texts.. l knew you guys couldnt read it. it was bullry kinda.. but l was late to work and l didnt have time to change the color.

those metal hoses are connected to
radiator, l can even see on the pics.
also my a/c blows but does not make cold, should l replace the condestor too?


first of all l have no knowledge about cars do u think l can continue and replace the radiator? is it too hard?

well by the way nice to see shobox here.. l used your web site and l replaced my both side power window motors. each side took me half an hour

also how much is a radiator?

FORMULALT1 (john) recomended this web site.. it is a good web site.. l am here anymore

thanks guys..

 

Don't throw that rubber peice away. It goes on the plastic upper radiator cover thing and helps hold the fan shroud in securely without vibrating.

Remove the rest of the air intake to the throttle body to get some more room to work. Two plugs, a vaccum line and a clamp, shouldn't take more then 30 seconds to remove.

 

ok thanks man,.

l will continue tomorrow, hopefully l will be able to remove it and install it..

Erdal

 

allright..
today l bought a new radiator from autozone and l removed the old radiaot in less than 1 minute. l gotta go to work and l dont have time to install the new one but it looks like it is piece of cake..

since the radiator and fanis out, l woluld like to tune up the car too.. replace the distrubitor. should l do it?

thank guys, here are pics.








Erdal

 

As the old saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The distributor is kind of a pain to replace so personally I wouldn't mess with it unless it fails.

 

What is wrong with your radiator?

 

man l have had multiple missfire over a month now.. well the car runs perfect but service engine soon light is on also sometimes flashing.. and code says multiple misfire..

l raced with a cadillac and at 120mph l heard & felt a little noise from the engine and right after it service engine soon light came on.

so thats why l said should l replace that part too since l have the room.

 

Did you have the car scanned for codes? Are you sure it is the opti-spark (distributor)?

 

yeah l scanned the car. my close frined is mechanic here and he channed it and he said that you have multiple missfire and l need to replace wires,spark plugs and cap&rotor kit.. and he said it is a basic tune up and thats what l needed.

so l should buy a new distrubitor right? a new distrubitor included cap and rotor too?