Radiator for 82 lebaron convertible

[rgrand]

I need to replace the radiator on my lebaron. It has the 2.6L engine. Anyone have any incite on how difficult it is to replace it yourself? I see advertisements for either single row or double row radiators for replacement. Does it matter which one? Thanks for any thoughts on this.

rgrand

[Butch]

Peice of cake, go with the double row. Do the thermostat as well. BUT do yourself a favor by slicing off the old hoses with a good ravor blade and replace them to. DO NOT use pleirs to remove the old hoses as you'll crash the thin thermostat housing and end up with a leak. Needless to say you'll need new rad hoses as well.

[RichG]

I may have to do the same thing. The hard part is finding the "ravors" and "pleirs" so it all goes smoothly

[RichG]

But it's only a "peice" of the process........

[RichG]

Butch...no offense. A little joke at your expense....Rich (Damn, it rhymes, too...)

[rgrand]

Thanks for the replies. I will let you know how it goes. Any advise on the best web site to purchase?

rgrand

[Silverbeard]

I have not had to do one for years but check with a local rad shop about a recore. Seldom do the end tanks go, just the core and that was a less expensive way to go. I know when my heater core went, the rad shop did it for a lot less than my usual mechanic who wanted to put in a whole new unit.
Good luck,
Martin