I was just looking in the shop manual because i am about to install a fluidyne radiator and it said to remove the stabilizer bar in the front. Is this necessary? I have never heard anything about it and it looks like a real pain to remove. I know many of you have done the exact same install and can tell me whether you removed it or not. Thanks!

 

I think it is just referring to the sway bar, it is very easy to remove.

Matt

 

I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing. This involves taking off the wheels and undoing about 6 REALLY stuck on bolts under the car. So what's the verdict, can the radiator come out without removing this? I should probably just go out, buy a breaker bar and get to work.

 

Uhh. I am not sure what you are talking about. The radiator is easy to take out, you don't need anything close to a breaker bar unless something is torqued on there incorrectly. The only thing holding it on the bottom side is the swaybar brackets, hence the removal of the sway bar.

Matt

 

MJW is right dude. The radiator removal is simple and quick. I have no idea what all the talk about 6 really stuck on bolts is all about because I can remove mine and replace it in less than 1 hour.

 

You don't even have to completely remove the sway bar. Just remove the four mounting bolts on the "U" brackets that holds the bar in place and allow it to swing down out of the way, hanging on the two end bolts and the end connectors. You will need to remove the brackets that the "U" bracket fastens to where they fasten on to the steering rack, since this holds the bottom of the radiator in place. These four bolts may be a little tighter, but still should not be that hard to get off. You'll have more trouble getting at the upper radiator hose than loosening those bolts. You also need to loosen the small bolts that hold the A/C "radiator"/ condensor and move it out of the way. Don't disconnect any of the A/C fittings or you will have another job to do. Just move it and tie it with string or wire so you do not damage it as the radiator comes out. Have fun. I guess you have read how to purge the air out of the system when you put the coolant back in?????

 

I did my entire Fluidyne install from the top side of the engine with no problems...

Brian