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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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i rented a pressure tester last night used it this smorning and it's the radiator which make's me happier then befor cause now. I know it's not internal. Just wondering how much would it cost to get a new radiator and have it installed
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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also would it be pretty easy or better to do it myself
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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the leak is wright where the cor connect's to the plastic end's on the passenger side so i need a whole piece don't i ?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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I just got a new radiator for 200 bucks from checker. Its real easy to install as long as you do not get impatient and break your finger with a hammer.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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just wondered how it would be. I'm just happy it's not internal leak, i'm in a really good mood now
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Glad you found it, did you notice any coolant on the ground or anywhere?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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I picked up a new radiator for 180 and put it in myself. Not really hard to do but it gets kind of frustrating. Deffinately don't take it in to get installed though.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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+1 for buying one and doing it yourself. Take your time, learning is fun.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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just another ? i was at autozone the guy said he took his rv down to the local radiator shop and the guy just saudered his old one up fixed it. Doe's this sound like a guy idea will it work alright if it wind's up costing close to or over $100 i'll probaly just buy the new radiator
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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just another ? i was at autozone the guy said he took his rv down to the local radiator shop and the guy just saudered his old one up fixed it. Doe's this sound like a guy idea will it work alright if it wind's up costing close to or over $100 i'll probaly just buy the new radiator
From what you said, it sounds like you have a crack in one of the plastic tanks on the side of the radiator. You are probably better off just getting a new one.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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thank's probaly will. If anyone's has pick's or can kinda guide me throw replacing my old one it's appreciatted
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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These might help a little:

radiator hoses - http://shbox.com/1/93-94_hoses.jpg

mounting diagram - http://shbox.com/1/radiator_mounting.jpg

heater hoses - http://shbox.com/1/heater_hoses_93-94.jpg
You shouldn't really need that last one, but I figured I'd post it so you didn't mix up hoses.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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thanx's just wondering how doe's my new signature sound
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thanx's just wondering how doe's my new signature sound
If I were you, I'd just put 1993 Z28 M6. Everyone already knows you have a LT1 by your car and year, and M6 = T56.
Funny little statement at the end.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmaroman
thank's probaly will. If anyone's has pick's or can kinda guide me throw replacing my old one it's appreciatted
It's one of those jobs where not a lot of tools are required, but it still can be a PITA to get the radiator positioned correctly and get the ducting fastened correctly. It's straight forward. Just need some patience.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
If I were you, I'd just put 1993 Z28 M6. Everyone already knows you have a LT1 by your car and year, and M6 = T56.
Funny little statement at the end.
93 had 2 differently geared t56's an m28 and m29
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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i'm a little lost what funny statement
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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dude you don't need apostrophes before the 's' on plural words or words that end in 's'.

"thanx's" "connect's" "end's"

Normally I don't go spellcheck police on people, but it was bothering me.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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i know i did it on does like 3 or 4 time's just didn't think it mattered that much
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Originally Posted by jester1614
93 had 2 differently geared t56's an m28 and m29
I meant Manual 6 Speed (M6) = T56 tranny (regardless of how it's geared).
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