In this video, I tackle replacing a radiator in 2002 Corvette Z06. This applies to all 1997-2004 Corvettes. #whiskeyracing #corvettelife #c5corvette #carmaintenance
Hi Whiskey, In trying to replace my radiator I've now seen 10 YT videos, and you are still the best by far. I've bought two replacement rads and both seemed defective to me. Now I'm waiting for number 3! The second came out of the box with one of the ABS heater hose nipples broken clean off. The first came with drain plugs only for the auto transmission connectors, and not the solid plugs as pictured on the web site description. The main reason for my entry here is to caution fellow Corvette DIY mechanics about what I ran into- and was not talked about at all on any of the TEN videos..... THE BIG HOOK AT the bottom of the rad, next to the drain cock. It wraps around the condenser pipe leading to that very vulnerable part!!! In trying to lift out the rad I could feel something VERY solid holding on to the bottom of the rad. In going after taking out the fan assembly I saw the problem.. and had that "Holy SH@T" moment! I was able to carefully lift the pipe clear of the hook- while under the car. After that the rad came out fairly easily. My fear now is after I get everything put back together I may have damaged the condenser pipe or its weld at the bottom of the condenser. If I did it would mean an expensive trip to a real Corvette tech. SO, WATCH OUT FOR THAT HOOK PRIOR TO REMOVING THE RADIATOR !!!
This is the best video on this job by far! You're right Whiskey, those tabs are very tricky and difficult to see from above. You are the 5th one I've referred to, and the only one that shows the clips at the bottom of the rad, fan shroud, and condenser. Hopefully I'll get her out now. Thank You Much Whiskey, and have a good one! George White Scituate, MA
George. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad the video was helpful. Hopefully you can get it out. If you run into anything or have any questions, leave a comment and I'll help if I can. Thanks again.
Hi Whiskey, In trying to replace my radiator I've now seen 10 YT videos, and you are still the best by far. I've bought two replacement rads and both seemed defective to me. Now I'm waiting for number 3! The second came out of the box with one of the ABS heater hose nipples broken clean off. The first came with drain plugs only for the auto transmission connectors, and not the solid plugs as pictured on the web site description.
The main reason for my entry here is to caution fellow Corvette DIY mechanics about what I ran into- and was not talked about at all on any of the TEN videos..... THE BIG HOOK AT the bottom of the rad, next to the drain cock. It wraps around the condenser pipe leading to that very vulnerable part!!! In trying to lift out the rad I could feel something VERY solid holding on to the bottom of the rad. In going after taking out the fan assembly I saw the problem.. and had that "Holy SH@T" moment! I was able to carefully lift the pipe clear of the hook- while under the car.
After that the rad came out fairly easily. My fear now is after I get everything put back together I may have damaged the condenser pipe or its weld at the bottom of the condenser. If I did it would mean an expensive trip to a real Corvette tech.
SO, WATCH OUT FOR THAT HOOK PRIOR TO REMOVING THE RADIATOR !!!
Good tip! Hopefully you got your Vette back together with no collateral damage from the removal.
This is the best video on this job by far! You're right Whiskey, those tabs are very tricky and difficult to see from above. You are the 5th one I've referred to, and the only one that shows the clips at the bottom of the rad, fan shroud, and condenser. Hopefully I'll get her out now. Thank You Much Whiskey, and have a good one! George White Scituate, MA
George. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad the video was helpful. Hopefully you can get it out. If you run into anything or have any questions, leave a comment and I'll help if I can. Thanks again.
AWESOME JOB Whiskey
I love how he keep saying rat - e - ator in stead of raid - e - ator. lmao Rat E ator. Lol.
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Awesome, thanks
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone know where the oil cooler is located?
Unless one was added to your car, these cars did not come with an oil cooler from the factory. Thanks for watching!