Hi,
I am going to have to replace my radiator....Can the radiator come out alone or does the AC condensor need to also come out?
Steve
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Hi,
I am going to have to replace my radiator....Can the radiator come out alone or does the AC condensor need to also come out?
Steve
S/C 20" MINI TUBBED WHEEL GUY!
The radiator will come out alone, or with trans and power steering coolers attached.
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thanks..........
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I am going to need a new radiator... Should I only use a Ford Part and stay away from aftermarket?
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An aluminum aftermarket radiator should be fine, unless you can find the Motorcraft part at or near the same price as the aftermarket unit.Originally Posted by bluesboyst
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Made an attempt to take out the radiator. there are metal brackets on the AC condenser that slip into plastic holders on the radiator. the radiator must have went in first the the condenser to follow. I do see screws on the metal brackets on the AC condenser but should those come off? Looks almost impossible to get at them.
Your help is appreciated.
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It's a PITA but it can be done.
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
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03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
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Well I did get it out... but it is a PITA......Boy, Ford really does have a BETTER IDEA.....NOT.......
Looks like a small pin hole in the radiator caused by the fan shroud....another great IDEA by Ford.....
Remember at Ford, Quality is Job #1.......
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I replaced mine two years ago w/one from rock auto.
Just replaced the A/C condenser last week - PITA both times!
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I replaced mine with a 3" Summit one. But it got relocated to fit so probably doesn't count.
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SOLD 12/31/2021
Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.
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Was the hole towards the bottom of the radiator? Before the summer minded the same thing. It looked like the fan shroud warped causing it to rub against the radiator fins.. I shaved about 1/8" off the lower part of the shroud so it would not happen again. Got a new OEM radiator from Ford for $300 wholesale, and they told me it was going to be obsolete soon.Well I did get it out... but it is a PITA......Boy, Ford really does have a BETTER IDEA.....NOT.......
Looks like a small pin hole in the radiator caused by the fan shroud....another great IDEA by Ford.....
Remember at Ford, Quality is Job #1.......
'98 MGM LS...sold..................... .............................. ..'03 300A...sold 6/17
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