You will need several buckets of the right size and height when you drain the system.  If I remember right its a lot like being on a crazy ride at a water-park.

I can’t recall if you need to remove the clamshell or not, but it seems like you would have to.

Alan

> On Sep 21, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> OK, thanks. I've cut new baffles as needed over the time I've owned the car, they seem to be in OK shape now but gets I will find out soon enough.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:27 PM Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@gmail.com <mailto:dieseldoofus@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Thanks for that link Abel - I have two out of the three original baffles, think I’ll order the set of two.
> 
> Jim - radiator is not very difficult.  measure the hight of the new one.  You will not quite need that much lift if I recall because there’s enough room to angle it.
> 
> Two bolts removes the two curved supports and the whole thing drops.  don’t forget to disconnect wiring first and I would recommend draining and disconnecting the hoses.  Take the fan and shroud off after dropping it.  Install is the reverse.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> > On Sep 20, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM <mailto:houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> >
> > also... if you have time... check the condition of your baffles now before
> > the swap... may need replacing if they're too rotten or nonexistent.
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct <http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct>
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct <http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct>
> >
> > if you have to order baffles get a set of these too... In case you lose one
> > or they're bad/missing.
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4 <http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4>
> >
> > Abel.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> Mine isn't lifted, hoping that ramps will be high enough.
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>
> >> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:59 PM Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com <mailto:houstonphotog@gmail.com>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I did mine in my driveway with some regular ramps. My van is lifted so
> >>> that helps.
> >>>
> >>> I recommend a big sheet of cardboard. Makes it easy to slide around on
> >>> getting under the van etc.
> >>>
> >>> Abel.
> >>>
> >>> On Sep 20, 2017 5:58 PM, "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> There is not much I have not done on five different Vanagon over the
> >>> years,
> >>> ranging from Waterboxer and diesel rebuilds to complete suspension rework
> >>> to everything else you can name, except for one... radiator replacement.
> >>> My
> >>> new Bus Depot radiator arrived today. Anybody want to let me in on the
> >>> best
> >>> way to replace it? Looking for hard facts. How high does the front end
> >>> need
> >>> to be, what to do in what order? How long did it take you?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Jim
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>