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Radiator removal

Posted: 12/30/01 7:31pm Message 1 of 4
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Eagleville, PA - USA
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
In my 79 L-48, I need to remove the radiator.

I have the upper and lower hoses disconnected, and the transmission cooler lines disconnected.

Now, I can't find the mouting brackets for the damn thing! Can anyone point me in the right place to look, and tell me how many bolts/screws are holding the rad in place?

Thanks!


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Radiator removal

Posted: 12/30/01 8:44pm Message 2 of 4
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GLEN AUBREY, NY - USA
Joined: 12/29/2001
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top L48 4Speed
I pulled radiator out of my 77 today.
First remove the shroud 2 bolts on top then
pull up and out. Next there were 4 bolts that held radiator to core support all on top.
then pull radiator up and out. It was stuck to the bottom of the core support but there are no bolts down there. good luck


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Radiator removal

Posted: 1/6/02 6:08pm Message 3 of 4
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I have disconnected all things attached to the radiator and the mounting brackets, now I am simply trying to pull it up and out!
However, lower radiator hose connector is getting in the way! It is bumping into the Right-Front suspension. Here are a couple of pictures of the area in question.
Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks!


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-Adam Wartell
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Radiator removal

Posted: 1/30/02 2:04am Message 4 of 4
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BROOKS, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4/sp Black/Doeskin
You need to loosen the side radiator support brackets. You access these thru the wheel well. I believe there were 3 bolts on each side. By loosening these the whole support will move just enough to clear the supension.


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