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Old May 25, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

i just put my motor in today and just trying to piece the rest together , i dont understand how the radiator get mounted up, i know on my other cars there is rubber grommets on the bottom that pop in the mount and just bolts up top..pictures would be greatly appreciated
Old May 25, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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In a 4th gen, its held in by the plastic shrouds
Old May 25, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

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In a 4th gen, its held in by the plastic shrouds
it snaps into something?
Old May 25, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Pretty much, I'll see if I can find an exploded view in the morning
Old May 26, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

the radiator has 4 tabs that stick out 2 on each side the support has 4 hooks (best way i can describe) 2 on each side you have to lift the radiator up above the hooks then slide it back down on the hooks on the support
Old May 26, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

You can always check Shoebox for info like this:

http://shbox.com/1/radiator_mounting.jpg

You should add a "Signature" with basic info about your car - year, model, engine, trans and any major mods. I think we are all assuming from your screen name that you have a 93-97 LT1.
Old May 27, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

Originally Posted by Injuneer
You can always check Shoebox for info like this:

http://shbox.com/1/radiator_mounting.jpg

You should add a "Signature" with basic info about your car - year, model, engine, trans and any major mods. I think we are all assuming from your screen name that you have a 93-97 LT1.
i saw that diagram of it but i still dont understand, i really need a picture or 2 of how it sits and what it slides into
Old May 27, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

Here'a link to the 94 factory manual. Should be about the same for your 96, with regard to the radiator.:

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Double click on a filename to start the download for that file.This site has a good amount of ads and some popups, but doesn't require you to install anything, just click on the "close" or "X" of each unwanted popup. Pay attention to not click to close the file download popup message. After the file download, close the browser download page to start on the next file. The files are pure pdf with no added items.
Go to page 6B-20 in Volume 1 of 2, Part 1 of 2.
Old May 27, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

Once you look at the tabs on the radiator and slots on the car, you will see how it goes on. It always seems to be a bit of a struggle for me to get them all in at the same time.
Old May 27, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

Originally Posted by shoebox
Once you look at the tabs on the radiator and slots on the car, you will see how it goes on. It always seems to be a bit of a struggle for me to get them all in at the same time.
i dont see any slots on my car, thats the problem lol. are the slots directly into the metal or is there suppose to be a plastic piece with the slots on it
Old May 28, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

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i dont see any slots on my car, thats the problem lol. are the slots directly into the metal or is there suppose to be a plastic piece with the slots on it
IIRC, the slots are on the mounting for the a/c condenser. If that is removed, you don't have a way to mount the radiator.
Old May 28, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Re: can some one explain and show me how my radiator gets mounted?

Originally Posted by shoebox
IIRC, the slots are on the mounting for the a/c condenser. If that is removed, you don't have a way to mount the radiator.
OHHHHH this makes perfect sense now.. thank you so much
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