[hammdo]

Well, my CSF Radiator came in from JDP today! Woot! So, basically drained, and removed the hoses, transmission lines (don't forget to plug them), DRAINED the transmission fluid out of the old radiator so I know at a minimum, how much to put back, then did the swap over:

Here is the box it came in (nicely packed!):



Prepping the car for r-n-r:



Removed the Might Mouse Catch Can -- noting the line orientation:



Capping the Transmission lines to prevent leaking while working. Note the towel on the ac belt to prevent any leakage on it:



Remove upper and lower hoses, CAI intake hose, un-plugged the fans and unbolted the fans.

Removed the fans and then unbolted the radiator, condenser. You have to lift condenser in order to get the radiator out. Once those are done, carefully lift the radiator out.

You'll need to transfer the hose, rubber guides, and transmission lines. This radiator has line clamps that hold the transmission line -- very nice. There were clips already in the radiator so woot! extras if I every loose any!.

For the hoses I used heater hose grease to ease them on and off should I need to:



Radiators side by side:



This is the transmission fluid drained from the radiator (I reused it as there are not many miles since I did the last one):



The radiator ready to install:



Lines and lower hoses:



It takes a bit more work to do the radiator/condenser by yourself, but I got it all in!:



Shot from the bottom:



Filled with 65% distilled water, 35% Concentrated Dexcool, and Water Wetter. Burped/purged the air.

Here is a chart to help:



One of the things I did was keep the car 'up' in the front so the air pockets would rise to the top faster -- took about 10 minutes to get most of the air out. I took it out for a drive -- 178* @ 70+ mph -- very nice.

Oil and Trans temps are perfect. Now, I'll still need to purge one more time (thus the drive cycle) and that should do it!

Will keep everyone posted, but nice to see (it was 95* today so -- not bad @ all)...

-Don