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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Well I just checked the pressure (got it up to 19psi) from the top of the fill reservoir--- no need to do anything else as I saw that "drip-drip drip" from the radiator.
Looks like I have a radiator repair to attend to...
So any suggestions on whether to repair what I have (I know there is the plastic/aluminum issue) or just upgrade to a full on new one?
Also, any tips on removal and installation? I'm pretty handy BUT I'm considering having it done as the shop manual makes several references to putting the car up in the air and I only have a simple garage jack.
Thanks!
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Relatively easy to remove Radiator.......you need a jack you can get under center of frame just in front of engine (place jack pad directly under the front of that frame having the vertical section)...with flat 2x6x6 inch wood on top of jack pad. Jack up so front wheels about 8-10 inches off ground and place jack stands under each front A-arm.
If stock radiator I would replace with Aluminum......(Ron Davis, Fluidyne, other).
See Item #2 Blocking TB Coolant, Fluidyne Radiator and Thermostats
What you save doing this yourself you can buy a very nice Aluminum Floor Jack from Harbor Freight.....
2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack for about $130.
I bought the 3 ton Aluminum Racing Floor Jack for the lift height of 19 inches. You can get the 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Floor Jack for $80 which I think will work also.
If you drive onto a couple 2x12x12 inch wood under front wheels you can easily slip this jack under the front skirt with flat 2x6x6 inch wood on top of jack pad.