DIY Radiator Replacement

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Nov 21, 2010 | 01:35 PM

BigBob00'TT

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DIY Radiator Replacement

Well driving home last night and I'm guessing I hit a weird bump idk it was late and I was tired, less then five minutes later my coolant light came on and pulled over. Noticed I was leaking coolant pretty steadily on the right side. Was only about 3 miles from my house and had a half bottle of coolant in my car. Put it in and hurried home. Put water in it today to see where the leak is because this morning the coolant was completely gone. I don't know how the F*** it happened, but a bracket broke on the right side and looks like I need a new radiator. I'm checking it out and looks like a tight job. Anyone have a DIY on replacing one. I have the fwd 180 version. Do I have to remove the front bumper or is it possible to replace it without removing the front. Please help

Nov 23, 2010 | 11:10 AM

ShockwaveCS

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i think your best bet is to take off the front bumper regardless. it's not a huge deal to remove and you will be less worried abotu scratching stuff, etc. it's easier overall without the FB