Radiator replacement

Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
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Radiator replacement

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So, on a scale of 1-10 how hard is this job?

I have no trouble replacing brakes and rotors and drums, oil changes etc. have replaced thermostat etc.

Can I do this job?

I have plenty of tools
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Re: Radiator replacement

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Re: Radiator replacement

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It is that easy!
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Re: Radiator replacement

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The only word of caution is to be sure the o-rings for the oil cooler lines don't drop off and you put it back together without them.Yeah-don't ask how I know that. #-o :yawinkle: :muhaha:
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1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
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1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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Re: Radiator replacement

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The good news is I had the oil cooler removed a couple years ago.

I am going to order the following:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C8 ... D6BLNEXBCV

Found a couple reviews on it, the price is right.
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1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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