How do i change the radiator in a 1968 chrysler newport, i have no money but have the radiator to put in

Question

i want to try and install the radiator myself . i have the radiator but it looks difficult to take it out because the radiator is enclosed and what about the fan? any suggestions?

Answer 1

"a simple man" answered your question perfectly.

Answer 2

In this old car it is a simple task.

1. Drain the coolant if it isn't already gone.

2. Remove the hoses, depending on th clamps it will require a screwdriver or a pair of pliers. Prying the hoses off may require some brute force but they come off easier with pushing than pulling. work your s***w driver around under the lip of the hose until you can push it off.

3. These cars are almost all automatic and there will be two steel lines for the transmission coolant these must be removed with two wrenches. One to hold the radiator fitting and one to turn the line fitting. A small amount of transmission fluid will leak out but not much.

4, Loosten the fan shroud from the radiator by removing the screws that hold it to the radiator and push it back over the fan toward teh engine. Don't bother to remove it.

5.The radiator should have four bolts that hold it to the body of teh car. Once these are removed it should lift out.

The replacement is done in teh reverse order.

Old f**t Ford Mechanic