99 V8 Replacing Radiator

[south59]

I've got a new radiator coming from www.radiatorbarn.com and have started to remove the current radiator from the truck.The radiator would have been out 45 minutes ago if the ac compressor wasn't such a PITA to unclip. Can anyone share any tips for separating the radiator from the condenser? Without the new radiator in front of me, I'm having a hard time figuring out just how many clips there are. Thanks.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Do you mean the condensor? The compressor is mouted to the engine.

I would suggest you remove the grill and see what is holding the condensor to the radiator.

 

[chriswells78]

Pull the two parts as one unit. It's winter time, you won't have to worry about your R134 until next year.

If you really must leave the condenser core in, there are 2 clips similar to the belt clip on a military style web belt. Pinch them together and they should seperate easily.

 

[south59]

Do you mean the condensor? The compressor is mouted to the engine.

I would suggest you remove the grill and see what is holding the condensor to the radiator.

Long day, whoops... gonna fix the post thanks.