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11-28-2009, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: toronto,
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Cobra Make, Engine: superformance 460/ stroked to 521
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SPF Radiator removal
I was looking at my rad,noticed a little residue of antifreeze in the lower front corner. It looks like the rad/ shroud assy must come out together from the bottom. Has anyone removed one before.Also how much clearance below do i need. Hoist job or wiil jacking up car be sufficent?
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11-29-2009, 09:28 AM
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My buddy and I have done this before. I can't remember the sequence, but a lift is definately helpful. It will come right out eventually. How much is leaking? I am sure you tried this already, but are the hoses tight enough?
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11-29-2009, 09:47 AM
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I have loosened the fanshroud this morning and noticed that the hose at the top corner of the rad has some trace of leaking,but the clamp is facing inward ,with no clearance what so ever to tighten it. Almost certain that when installed it was put in as an assy with the hoses connected to the rad and installed from bottom upwards. The only option i think i can do is cut the clamp in position and install new one?
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11-29-2009, 10:02 AM
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That would work........... before you go cutting stuff, did you try getting a little socket in the clamp? I forget what size they are. Screwdrivers don't offer as many possibilities. If you can get a socket on it to loosen it, can you turn the clamp to a better position?
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11-29-2009, 10:06 AM
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come to think of it, mine has a little residue, but doesn't leak. If it does not leak, my recommendation would be to sit down in the driver seat, turn the key, and go beat that thing some more! Oops.........I just noticed you are in Toronto. Whats the weather like?
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11-29-2009, 10:54 AM
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I am going yo try the socket attempt , weather is overcast and about 9 degress celsius,and no sign of snow yet this year in the forecast.
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11-29-2009, 11:02 AM
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can you just install another clamp next to the one there? leave them both on if the clamp is leaking.
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11-29-2009, 03:20 PM
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Just do a pressure test on the cooling system. I think auto part places like "Autozone" and such have the test tool available for use if you purchase something related item...like a hose clamp or something..Way simpler that removing parts. Insures you got the correct offending item...
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11-29-2009, 03:32 PM
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Good Sugestion Blas -
- remember to only pressure test up to the rating on the CAP.
--say 15-18PSI MAX, any more and you could pop a heater core....
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