Swapping out 8 turbo/manifold for 9 turbo, muse dump, CB ported manifold...seen DIY vids about removing radiator. Figured I can remove/install as one piece without radiator removal..any advice would be great. Thanks

 

Although you can do the install without removing the radiator, its also very easy to damage the fins or worse poke a hole in it. I would just remove it. Remove hoses, remove fan, unbolt radiator, done.

 

Yeh, taking out the radiator would be much much easier for you as well

 

Dont even try. Drain the radiator super easy to do.

 

I agree with removing it. Messed up mine by not. Turbo slipped and punched a hole in the radiator, lesson learned I guess.

 

Alright thanks..hope to do here soon when I get back from deployment this week. Now let's hope I don't snap any bolts/studs especially on manifold

 

remove the radiator, i've done it both ways. I dented the hell out of my radiator the first time

 

If you're worried about snapping studs I would spray some penetrating oil on there and swap the studs out once the manifold is off.

 

Haha this same thing happened to me! Definately take the radiator out.

 

Thanks for info...I'll get this done within next few weeks then get tuned