Diagnosis and Part Selection Advice:
How did you know this part needed replacement? Why did you choose a certain brand/part number?
Radiator was damaged in an accident - it was obvious that it required replacement. My car is old, wasn't fussy about brand.
Part Comments
What came in the box? Were additional nuts, bolts, sealant, etc. needed for the repair?
Well-packed radiator, plus six small nuts for the not-included screws to seat in.
Repair / Installation tips:
Special tools needed? Have to remove other parts to reach this one? Any left-hand threads, sharp edges, messy fluids or other pitfalls to avoid?
This is a complex radiator: the usual two large openings for the coolant, two ~1/4" lines on the left for the internal transaxle cooler (which also routes to the external auxilliary transaxle cooler), plus 2 flare fittings on the left for the optional internal oil cooler: Not all cars have the latter (it's part of a heavy duty or severe duty option), but it makes for a harder job with all those connections.
And because the A/C condenser that mounts in front of it, and because the external transaxle cooler attaches to the A/C condenser (but routes through the radiator), the whole assembly probably should be removed all at once.
It's way, way easier to work with this if you remove both headlamp assemblies first.
