How do you get the radiator shroud out???
Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust
15 Messages
Page 1 of 2
Sponsored Content
I have all the top and bottom mounts to the shroud out on my '75 4-speed coupe, including the top radiator mounts, but the shroud will not slide up and out. It appears to be tight to the upper A-arms, and maybe a bit on the upper radiator hose fitting.
Does the radiator have to come out with the shroud?
Help!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)
7
You either have to do it that way or like I did was to split the bottom of the shroud so you could spring it together enough to get it out with the radiator still in. I did take the ring off first before I cut the bottom of the shroud.
1973 L-82 4 spd
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
73shark said: You either have to do it that way or like I did was to split the bottom of the shroud so you could spring it together enough to get it out with the radiator still in. I did take the ring off first before I cut the bottom of the shroud.
Okay, thanks!
Working on these Corvettes never ceases to amaze me -- things that are simple on other cars are always a challenge here.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
20152515373r.jpg)
Bill, cutting the shroud is not necessary if you prefer not to. The radiator core support is held in by 8 bolts, 3 down each side, just below the hood hinges, and 2 up from the bottom. If you remove the bottom bolts and the top two on each side (loosen the bottom two but don’t remove), the core support will pivot forward at the top to allow the radiator to be removed. Once the rad is out, the shroud can be removed. Two caveats to this process, 1. You’ve already removed your hood and 2. You have also removed the A/C condenser on the front of the radiator, if A/C eqipped.
John Sigmund
valkman57@sbcglobal.net
NCRS Member 61302
NW NCRS Chapter Member
Duct tape is the new Black !!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Vman73 said: Bill, cutting the shroud is not necessary if you prefer not to. The radiator core support is held in by 8 bolts, 3 down each side, just below the hood hinges, and 2 up from the bottom. If you remove the bottom bolts and the top two on each side (loosen the bottom two but don’t remove), the core support will pivot forward at the top to allow the radiator to be removed. Once the rad is out, the shroud can be removed. Two caveats to this process, 1. You’ve already removed your hood and 2. You have also removed the A/C condenser on the front of the radiator, if A/C eqipped.
I had thought about removing the core support anyway to provide more room to get the engine out, but my concern was that removing this support would allow the front end to drift apart. Is that a possibility?
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
7
I hope not cuz I've had mine out for over a year now. It definitely made it easier to get the engine and transmission out as a unit.
1973 L-82 4 spd
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
I had my radiator and core support out for about 6 months waiting for a new core support.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
m
Lifetime Member
Send PMEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2569
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Another answer is to take the two bolts out of the upper control arm. Front one on each side. They are pressed in, so it takes a little doing. Remember where the shims go, and don't turn the wheels. Worked well on my 72 and 75.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
I think I'll unbolt the core support. That will also provide more room to pull the engine/transmission.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I didn't want to do something rash without hearing that others have had the same issue.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Bill, as mentioned by others, having the core support out of the car for a while is no big deal. Just don’t lean on it or put something heavy on the front end while it’s out. Removing the core support is the way to go if your pulling the engine/trans. Also a good time to inspect the bottom of the support, they like to rust out. Good luck.
John Sigmund
valkman57@sbcglobal.net
NCRS Member 61302
NW NCRS Chapter Member
Duct tape is the new Black !!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
in Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust
Sponsored Content