Need Help with 86 SI
#1
Need Help with 86 SI
I am having to replace the radiator today. From what I have heard it can be quite a booger. How much of the front has to be removed in order to accomplish this task. Does anyone have the quick 1-2-3 suggestions that will make this task less painful for a novice mechanic? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#3
If it's like most Civics, just take the two brackets off the top corners and lift the radiator out the top. You may need to remove the fans first and/or push the A/C lines back some (but don't disconnect) if the car has A/C.
#4
Omg!!!!!!!
Obviously if you have never tried to remove a radiator on a 1986 civic,,,,,pack a lunch and clear your day. I'm sure if you are a mechanic on a regular basis then spending 1 to 2 hours on this would be average. However as a novice it turned into over 4 hours. I had to completely remove the front bumper, nose piece between the head lights, ac condenser, and then maneuver it out from the front. I have replaced radiators in plenty of cars but this was by far the most extensive tear down to do this job that I have ever done. Now I'm tired, dirty, and need a nap...........
#5
Omg!!!!!!!
Obviously if you have never tried to remove a radiator on a 1986 civic,,,,,pack a lunch and clear your day. I'm sure if you are a mechanic on a regular basis then spending 1 to 2 hours on this would be average. However as a novice it turned into over 4 hours. I had to completely remove the front bumper, nose piece between the head lights, ac condenser, and then maneuver it out from the front. I have replaced radiators in plenty of cars but this was by far the most extensive tear down to do this job that I have ever done. Now I'm tired, dirty, and need a nap...........
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