John,

> Checked Bentley's on Remove/Replace procedure, but didn't find one.  Is this
> a straight forward procedure or are there some tricks to know before
> starting.

It's pretty straight-forward, but there are a few things that I found to be
worth noting:

* You'll need to remove the spare tire and spare carrier.

* Make sure you unplug the temp sensor wiring on the right front, otherwise you
risk shearing it off when the radiator comes down.

* The sucker is heavy.  I used 2 jackstands to support it and then lowered it
with a jack.

* The fins are sharp and can cut you.  Wear gloves.

* Coolant stays hot for a long time.  Let the van sit overnight to avoid scalds.

* If you have AC, the condenser is mounted to the the radiator and it must come
down as a unit, then separated on the ground because of the way they swing
apart.  This could be tricky if you still have refrigerant lines attached.

* Check out the lines to your front heater core while the radiator is out.

* When reinstalling, those pegs at the top are a bear to line up.  Again, a
jack helps.  A buddy to help guide it in is even better.

Can't think of anything else right now...

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 195K miles
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