Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

[Larry M.]

I have a replacemnt in the car which is not configured correctly and want to replace it with a correct unit. Just looking at it it appears that if I remove the fan and fan shroud, etc, etc, that I can replace the unit without removing the hood. I know this is a simple question that many have experience with. I'd just like to know the path before I start the job. Thanks.

[Loren L.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

The service manual for 63-4 provides a good starting point and this will NOT be the only time you use it.

[Joe L.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

I have a replacemnt in the car which is not configured correctly and want to replace it with a correct unit. Just looking at it it appears that if I remove the fan and fan shroud, etc, etc, that I can replace the unit without removing the hood. I know this is a simple question that many have experience with. I'd just like to know the path before I start the job. Thanks.

Larry-----


The hood is easy to remove and I think you'll find it a lot easier than trying to R&R the radiator without hood removal. Just make sure you mark the exact outline of the hinges on the hood so that you can easily reinstall it.

[Don H.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

Joe is right on. I did mine last summer and removing the hood is well worth the time. Don H. PS I love the Dewits I installed.

[Joe L.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

PS I love the Dewits I installed.

Don------


I would hope so! The DeWitts reproduction of the GM #3155316 radiator is one of the best reproduction parts of any kind on the market. Not only is it very correct, it's also perfectly functional and at least as good as the originals. This is a part that once-upon-a-time I thought would never come onto the reproduction market but Tom DeWitt utterly surprised me.

[Edward J.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

Larry be sure to use some masking tape on the fender edges around the hood area an the hood to, this will help protect the paint.You never know.

[Michael M.]

[Jim D.]

Re: Advise replacing my radiator - C2 (64)

No need to remove the hood. If needed, remove the hood support so the hood can be opened a bit further. I've done it several times.