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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 09:55 AM
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Is it possible to put the ac condenser infront of the radiator without removing the radiator? I would really like to avoid bleeding the coolant system, but I need to get the ac working. It's been an 80 degree winter in Florida this year with just a few cold days.
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jollyroger0612
Is it possible to put the ac condenser infront of the radiator without removing the radiator? I would really like to avoid bleeding the coolant system, but I need to get the ac working. It's been an 80 degree winter in Florida this year with just a few cold days.
🤔 isn't it already in front of the radiator? Or do you mean between the radiator and the engine?
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 10:00 AM
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🤔 isn't it already in front of the radiator? Or do you mean between the radiator and the engine?
It was there, but I left it out when I was swapping out the blown motor. That was a mistake. I'm curious if I can get it back in without removing the radiator.
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jollyroger0612
It was there, but I left it out when I was swapping out the blown motor. That was a mistake. I'm curious if I can get it back in without removing the radiator.
May be possible with a helper to do it. Remove the fans, have your helper push the radiator up out of the support and then back toward the engine (careful not to bend anything too much) and slide it in real quick. I can't say how easy it will be to get the connections back on though.
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 09:52 PM
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Highly doubt you can remove the fans without taking off the upper hose. Only way i can think to do it would be pulling the core support, would take some work and a couple helpers.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rustyschopshop
Highly doubt you can remove the fans without taking off the upper hose. Only way i can think to do it would be pulling the core support, would take some work and a couple helpers.
You're absolutely right, Rusty. I wasn't even thinking about that upper hose.

OP, please disregard my previous comment.
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