Radiator removal

[Lee20k]

Hi guys,

I will be changing my radiator later (vxr LS1), has anyone got any tips or advice on the easiest way to do it or how long it should take?

How easy is it to take the front bumper off?

Thanks

Lee.

[Janosh]

There's no need to take the bumper off.

Rough guide: remove the plastic panel above the radiator, remove / unplug fan, undo 2 hoses and pull it out! Should get it done in an hour or two.

Edited by Janosh on Tuesday 8th March 13:19

[Lee20k]

Cheers Janosh, what about the aircon rad?

[build294]

I did mine in about 2 hrs. I found it easier to remove the hoses from the engine side. When out do some rust proofing and check the power steering cooler pipe be carefull when un clipping the ac rad the bottom clips break easy

[Janosh]

As above, AC parts unclip if I remember correctly.

It's easy enough once you remove the hoses and cosmetic panels... It just sits in place on a couple of rubber donuts and locating pins.

I think I entirely removed the top hose to give myself more room to work.

If in doubt, search for something like 'LS1 commodore radiator replacement' and I'm sure you'll find a decent step by step guide.

[Lee20k]

Thanks guys

[Mud_]

Which radiator did you go for? I notice there are very cheap ones stateside, but may be crap.

[Lee20k]

Got it from Monkfish.

[Mud_]

Lee20k said:

Got it from Monkfish.

OE or mishimoto? Now we have a domestic supplier for the mishi I'm tempted by it. There have been a few US write-ups on fitting the mishi if you got that one.

[build294]

I got an alloy one which is 3 core if i remembered the oem one is 2 core. Mf sell them

[Lee20k]

I got OE, the mishi one will need some alterations to the housing I was told from MF.

Managed to do it in 45 mins! can't believe how easy it was.

[Mud_]

Yeah, OE should be an easy life