i think its time(replacing radiator)
#1
i think its time(replacing radiator)
i drive a 2003 g35 sedan(earlier model) i am replacing a cracked radiator. i have looked through and found a few threads on it and it seemed pretty easy.. even with a clutch fan the instructions seemed a breeze. and everyone else said it was a breeze. well **** no it aint(for me at least).
with the clutch fan in the way it is very hard to reach the 14mm bolt for the alternator/powersteering pulley. ( the one you have to loosen before you loosen the tension bolt below to remove the belt that way I am able to remove the fan clutch so i can get to the radiator...im pretty sure ) it took me a while to find a wrench long enough for my hand to get any leverage in that tight spot with nothing small and long enough to add for more leverage. and when i did first go around on attempt it just slides around and idk if it was already stripped before but it sure as hell is now. is there anything i can do about this? am i done now? is it time for the dealer to replace my radiator and let them deal with it? can i remove the radiator from the front by remove the front bumper and radiator support?
And this might be in the wrong area
im also pretty new to cars and i only know so much so correct me if im wrong or tell me something i missed please.
here are some of the pictures of my problem.
please offer a thought
with the clutch fan in the way it is very hard to reach the 14mm bolt for the alternator/powersteering pulley. ( the one you have to loosen before you loosen the tension bolt below to remove the belt that way I am able to remove the fan clutch so i can get to the radiator...im pretty sure ) it took me a while to find a wrench long enough for my hand to get any leverage in that tight spot with nothing small and long enough to add for more leverage. and when i did first go around on attempt it just slides around and idk if it was already stripped before but it sure as hell is now. is there anything i can do about this? am i done now? is it time for the dealer to replace my radiator and let them deal with it? can i remove the radiator from the front by remove the front bumper and radiator support?
And this might be in the wrong area
im also pretty new to cars and i only know so much so correct me if im wrong or tell me something i missed please.
here are some of the pictures of my problem.
please offer a thought
Last edited by alwaysaproblem; 01-01-2015 at 07:48 AM.
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i drive a 2003 g35 sedan(earlier model) i am replacing a cracked radiator. i have looked through and found a few threads on it and it seemed pretty easy.. even with a clutch fan the instructions seemed a breeze. and everyone else said it was a breeze. well **** no it aint(for me at least).
with the clutch fan in the way it is very hard to reach the 14mm bolt for the alternator/powersteering pulley. ( the one you have to loosen before you loosen the tension bolt below to remove the belt that way I am able to remove the fan clutch so i can get to the radiator...im pretty sure ) it took me a while to find a wrench long enough for my hand to get any leverage in that tight spot with nothing small and long enough to add for more leverage. and when i did first go around on attempt it just slides around and idk if it was already stripped before but it sure as hell is now. is there anything i can do about this? am i done now? is it time for the dealer to replace my radiator and let them deal with it? can i remove the radiator from the front by remove the front bumper and radiator support?
And this might be in the wrong area
im also pretty new to cars and i only know so much so correct me if im wrong or tell me something i missed please.
here are some of the pictures of my problem.
please offer a thought
with the clutch fan in the way it is very hard to reach the 14mm bolt for the alternator/powersteering pulley. ( the one you have to loosen before you loosen the tension bolt below to remove the belt that way I am able to remove the fan clutch so i can get to the radiator...im pretty sure ) it took me a while to find a wrench long enough for my hand to get any leverage in that tight spot with nothing small and long enough to add for more leverage. and when i did first go around on attempt it just slides around and idk if it was already stripped before but it sure as hell is now. is there anything i can do about this? am i done now? is it time for the dealer to replace my radiator and let them deal with it? can i remove the radiator from the front by remove the front bumper and radiator support?
And this might be in the wrong area
im also pretty new to cars and i only know so much so correct me if im wrong or tell me something i missed please.
here are some of the pictures of my problem.
please offer a thought
http://forums.nicoclub.com/fsm-list-...g-t525067.html
Good luck and Happy New Year.
Last edited by wuzz-upp; 01-01-2015 at 03:41 PM. Reason: Added information
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For radiator removal and installation, reference Section CO (Engine Cooling) of the service manual for instructions. Caution, use a back up wrench when removing and installing the transmission cooler lines at the radiator.
Last edited by wuzz-upp; 01-01-2015 at 05:46 PM. Reason: Added information
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