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    My radiator sprung a leak today, I bought a new one at autozone. How hard is it to change one out? I have the Haynes book and it doesn't look to hard. Anyone have any tips on removing and installing one? Thanks
    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

  • #2
    Here's the info out of the GM Service Manual:
    http://www.leadingedgesim.com/mkapro...o/Radiator.mht
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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    • #3
      i have taken it out before. didnt think it was that hard at all. just time [img]smile.gif[/img]
      2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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      • #4
        Did you have to pull it out through the bottom? How long did it take you to change yours?
        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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        • #5
          top. i dont know about the time, i was doing a few other things too
          2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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          • #6
            Thanks for the info, the manual was saying pull it through the bottom( which sounds kind of odd ) because it looks easier to pull from the top.
            08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
            96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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            • #7
              well i had the whole top off so i just went that way. just start taking things apart and find a way to get it out ;)
              2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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              • #8
                I gotcha, I'll try it from the top first, then the bottom. Thanks for your responses.
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #9
                  Just finished swapping the radiator. It took me about 2 hours and that was at a slow pace. Not too bad to do. I removed it from the top which was alot easier than the haynes book, which said pull it from the bottom. There are 3 hoses and three screws and it is ready to come out with some wiggling.
                  08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                  96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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