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Replacing Leaky Radiator

Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Replacing Leaky Radiator

My son has a 91 RS that just sprung a bad leak on the driver side plastic tank, up around the top but under the top hose. I tried to use Bars Leak but that failed. I think I am just gonna try to remove the old one and replace it myself. How difficult and any tips and pics will help! Approx time as well, and any special tools required. Thanx in advance
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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If you take your time you could probably have it done in an hour.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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took me about that to replace a friends one trust me its easy dont rush it and you will have no problems, basic type tools will do it screw drivers flat and cross is all i used.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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I thought so. Thanx guys! The metal hoses or lines always intimidate me from loosening them. I always worry I'll crimp or break them and have to replace the whole line, I been shying away from the gas filter for that reason as well. I have 2 of them sitting on my workbench waiting as well. One is by the carb on my 86 Z and my son's 91 RS is under the car. I guess I'll have to get over that. Thanks again.
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