Radiator replacement & fan removal?

Kwattro · #1 Mon, May 10th, 2010, 12:55 AM

I'm going to change the rad on my truck. Will I have to remove the fan to do this, and it there a special tool or way to do it? Thanks!

***88Racing*** · #2 Mon, May 10th, 2010, 11:36 AM

It all depends on how much room you want.
The more room the better.
That means the least possible damage to the new radiator.
I've done either way and personally I like the fan out of the way.
If you're by a major auto parts store you can rent the fan removal tools for little or nothing.
Peace!

Kwattro · #3 Thu, May 13th, 2010, 11:40 PM

OK good. I just want to know if it is possible to change the rad with the fan in place. But I'll try and get the tool beforehand.

Kwattro · #4 Tue, June 22nd, 2010, 06:35 PM

Totally possible, all kinds of room once the shroud is loose. The FRP rad is a little more that 2x as thick as stock, bolts in 100% no issues and hopefully will make life a little easier when towing. Thanks all.

***88Racing*** · #5 Tue, June 22nd, 2010, 08:32 PM

Glad you got r done!