5K Radiator Q

[Christopher Ritchie]

Steve Sherman wrote:

I thought that I might be able to
replace
the lower mounts from above, but now have my doubts after
looking at the
situation.

My question to those that have BTDT is:  am I missing something,
is it
possible to replace the lower radiator mounts from above,
without
draining and removing the radiator?



I just did this job.  You cannot get at the lower radiator mount from the 
top.  It is difficult enough from the bottom.  Also, it is mount (singular). 
  There is only 1 down there.  There are 2 at the top.

The lower radiator mount is difficult to find.  It is at the mid point of 
the width of the radiator.  It is up in a place almost hidden by the black 
plastic baffling.

The radiator comes out with the fan housing.  The A/C condensor can stay in 
place.  The power steering/brake/hydraulic pump needs to be moved out of the 
way.  It does not need to be disconnected.  Just unbolted and moved out of 
the way.  Disconnect all the hoses.  You can catch the antifreeze in a wide 
pan and reuse it after filtering it.

Write if you want more info..  Good luck.
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