DIY-Radiator Replacement and mounting of E-Fans
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DIY-Radiator Replacement and mounting of E-Fans
Well I had to replace my radiator as it was beginning to leak so I thought I would post up some pics on how my fans are mounted and maybe help someone out with a small DIY.
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First things First drain your coolant with the petcock on the bottom of the drivers side of the rad . Remove Cap to help vent drainage .
While this is draining remove coolant overflow and windshield washer bottles.
Next Remove shroud ( 4 bolts one in each corner )
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Next Remove top radiator hose followed by the bottom. If you still have the factory Transmission cooler lines hooked to your Radiator you will need a disconnect tool for the lines.
Remove 2 bolts at the top of the radiator and lift it out .
Place new rad inside facing up on a flat working surface .
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Line up the E-Fans so that the top mounting hole lines up with the small lip at the top of the radiator.
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Drill a 3/16" hole on each side and thread a bolt through the fan and rad . This will take the weight of the fans .
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Next use zip tie kit for mounting on four points on each fan and push them between the fins of the rad , flip over and use rubber washers and plastic zip tie ends to pull and hold the fans tightly against the radiator. Cut of the remaining tie.
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Next just install your new Radiator following the steps in reverse . Hope this helps someone out . Cheers !
Here are the wiring instructions as well.
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[/IMG]First things First drain your coolant with the petcock on the bottom of the drivers side of the rad . Remove Cap to help vent drainage .
While this is draining remove coolant overflow and windshield washer bottles.
Next Remove shroud ( 4 bolts one in each corner )
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[/IMG]Next Remove top radiator hose followed by the bottom. If you still have the factory Transmission cooler lines hooked to your Radiator you will need a disconnect tool for the lines.
Remove 2 bolts at the top of the radiator and lift it out .
Place new rad inside facing up on a flat working surface .
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[/IMG]Line up the E-Fans so that the top mounting hole lines up with the small lip at the top of the radiator.
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[/IMG]Drill a 3/16" hole on each side and thread a bolt through the fan and rad . This will take the weight of the fans .
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[/IMG]Next use zip tie kit for mounting on four points on each fan and push them between the fins of the rad , flip over and use rubber washers and plastic zip tie ends to pull and hold the fans tightly against the radiator. Cut of the remaining tie.
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[/IMG]Next just install your new Radiator following the steps in reverse . Hope this helps someone out . Cheers !
Here are the wiring instructions as well.
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Last edited by Pacmanloads; Apr 26, 2012 at 09:57 AM. Reason: added wiring instructions
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The Kit I bought came with them , but when I needed to switch rads I bought replacements here .http://www.ebay.com/itm/280801544770...#ht_2419wt_825
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I have two 16" 2024cfm (21.5amp each) SPAL fans on my 5.2L gas (4048cfm total).
One of these fans by itself keeps up not a problem.
I have them on a Flex-a-lite controller, so they're only running at 60% (unless that isn't enough, which it is).
One of these fans by itself keeps up not a problem.
I have them on a Flex-a-lite controller, so they're only running at 60% (unless that isn't enough, which it is).