Re: Motor/transmission removal and reinstall, 48 coupe

Posted by HH56 On 2016/12/19 23:00:35

The radiator does come out without too much difficulty on the 22-23 series but it is heavy. Once the hood is lifted off and bolts undone it should tilt and move forward a small amount and then lift straight up. I believe the front end of the side inner fender panels are mounted to the sides of the cradle on the 22-23 series. If not, and they are mounted to the back of the cradle and radiator as 47s are those may need to loosen or possibly come off too. It would help to remove the fan for the additional clearance and lessen chance of damage but if you remove the belt, generally you can maneuver the lower hose connection in between a couple of fan blades and let the fan turn as you lift the radiator up. I would suggest a piece of heavy cardboard over the core for protection as you are maneuvering it around the water pump.