Good point Karl, and would make access to the spring clamps easier. I found out that I *really* want a pair of spring clamp pliers in the worst way now.

alistair

On 2011-11-21, at 10:19 AM, Karl Wolz wrote:

> To make your process a bit easier: you do not need to disconnect the coolant
> lines until the radiator is on the ground.  It just swings down and uses the
> lines as kind of a hinge.  Done this a couple times, and allows for a bit
> more control.
> 
> Does anyone have a template and locating images for recycling old campaign
> signs (etc.) into air deflecters?
> 
> Karl Wolz
> 
> 
> 
> |-----Original Message-----
> |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] 
> |On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> |Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 10:33 AM
> |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> |Subject: radiator replacement
> |
> |I've posted some info on a rad replacement I did on my 
> |friend's '91 syncro westy (EJ25 powered) last week. Pics of 
> |cut open rad too.
> |
> |http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/vanagon-radiator-replacement/
> |
> |
> |alistair
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