Removing GV side radiator

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Removing GV side radiator

June 10, 2018, 11:51:17 am

Was time to r&r the radiator on our 92 U300. So I will do my best to document the r&r. have a leak in the upper pan and rather then put a bandaid on it I decided to pull it after 26 years. Will keep you all updated with my progress.

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Reply #1 – June 10, 2018, 12:18:01 pm

I did this a year ago - having a motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight (less than $100) really helped remove, lift and position the radiator, but I think mine was a bit heavier.

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Reply #2 – June 10, 2018, 12:29:43 pm

Fun fun, you now have speriance. We can do mine when I get there Ha ha.😎😎👍

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Reply #3 – June 10, 2018, 12:36:14 pm

You bet and maybe your bulk head problems

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Reply #4 – June 10, 2018, 01:03:59 pm

Are you going to get it recored or get a new one?

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Reply #5 – June 10, 2018, 01:26:27 pm

Andy
Is that upper bracket broken on the left side or just the angle from which the picture is taken?

Jason

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Reply #6 – June 10, 2018, 01:26:46 pm

Not sure yet got it out and it looks pretty used up am sure it will have to be recorded.

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Reply #7 – June 10, 2018, 01:29:09 pm

Jason it is the angle, however the bracket is bent for some reason.

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Reply #8 – June 10, 2018, 02:04:48 pm

Quote from: Andy 2 – June 10, 2018, 01:26:46 pm

Not sure yet got it out and it looks pretty used up am sure it will have to be recorded.

Nasty! How was that thing not leaking like a sieve? Could you see any of that corrosion looking at it before it was removed, or was it all on the back (hidden) side? Just hoping mine is not in the same condition...

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Reply #9 – June 10, 2018, 02:14:33 pm

Chuck that area was hidden by the shroud, while doing my inspection at different times I did notice some flaking, and yes I agree it should have been leaking. We have a big radiator shop here in Billings. It goes in tomorrow will see what they say.

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Reply #10 – June 10, 2018, 02:18:38 pm

Sounds like your best bet,shipping from atlas rad to you would be hi dollar.

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Reply #11 – June 10, 2018, 02:19:41 pm

I have to admit is was easier than I thought, that hardest part was the prep work. I did not want to disturb the hyd fan system. So I took some 1/4 inch plate and clamped it to the frame and slide the fan assembly towards the engine.
The fan shroud was taken off first and the the rail the the fan motor is monted to stayed intacted.
I have the big single fan.

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Reply #12 – June 11, 2018, 12:56:13 am

This is a good time to check your fan motors for leaks. If you are to ever rebuild them, this would be the time, while they are exposed.

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Reply #13 – June 11, 2018, 08:03:52 am

Yup Sven that's the plan along with all new hoses and clamps, my temp sensor needs replaced and I am going to look hard at my hard line pipes as well.

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Reply #14 – June 11, 2018, 10:31:01 am

Thanks for the play by play. It's something quite a few of us may face down the road.

Pierce

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Reply #15 – June 11, 2018, 10:34:02 am

Looks good nice to do it on your terms instead of down along side the road.

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Reply #16 – June 11, 2018, 01:46:38 pm

Hope you had help pulling that thing out of there!

Had mine done 7 years ago. Remove, re-core, and reinstall 3K. Hopefully your re-core won't hurt that bad.

Keep us up to date on your progress.

see ya
ken

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Reply #17 – June 11, 2018, 06:26:01 pm

Yeah Ken had help with dropping it out we had a forklift and removing the side panel made it a snap, lol well kind of.
As far as cost here in Billings 2200 complete rebuild. And my labor and I work cheap

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Reply #18 – June 11, 2018, 10:37:17 pm

As a side note for those of you that might do want to check out your radiators, what I learned was that over time you can get what they call fin rot. You take your finger and slide it over the fin and if flakes off with lite pressure further inspection might be needed.
It's a time thing along with rode salt and dirt.

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Removing GV side radiator

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