[billschroeder5842]

**UPDATE**

And a question...

I'm on target my self imposed schedule so far: shrouds off, radiator out, hoses off and F-Bombs a flying. So far it has been pretty straight forward with the exception of the lower radiator hose; it is just damn difficult to get a hand on.

I started cleaning yesterday and got reasonably far. I'm fixing the after effect from a leaky oil cooler hose that the previous owner left unattended for YEARS. More cleaning tonight and then should be ready for re install.

Mr Murphy may intervene with my parts deliver schedule. I'm expect hose today and radiator tomorrow. We will see as this mouse has best laid plans that could go wrong...

I replaced the cooling hose set up a couple of months ago and it has been great- good fitment and no leaks! I did remove the system to take the radiator out as the shroud was bumping into it.

Questions:

Can I can reuse the current "O" ring rubber gaskets or are they shot after one use? If I can reuse, I'll take them out, clean, put a dab of lithium grease (to hold them in place for installation) and re install.

If I need to replace, are these rings a pretty stock item that I can pick up at a hardware store?

Second... can anyone give me tips on ease of installation of the lower radiator hose? It is super tight and I have a feeling I'll get stuck?

Third, any best practices on filling the radiator/hoses so I don't have air lock? Also, any recommendations on radiator fluid? I think I have the generic green stuff.

BTW... I am getting full supervision from Kaiser and Panzer my faithful car buddies.

Thanks!!!!