I need to do a closer inspection and some further diagnosis but I think I need to replace the radiator on my wife's '01 S-type 4.0 V8. Very slight coolant leak under where the radiator is located. I did the degas bottle about a year or so ago (was cracked). Also did the waterpump and t-stat not too long ago.

Assuming that it is the radiator (again I need to do a bit more diagnosis) is it possible to sneak the radiator out without reclaiming the refrigerant and removing the condenser?

I was reading through the alldata procedure for R&Ring the radiator and they say this is necessary. I'm hoping I can get away without reclaiming the A/C refrigerant and removing the condenser. If that is the only way then I'll have to bring it to a shop to have it evacuated and then do the job and bring it back for a recharge.

Anyone have any experience or tips in R&Ring the radiator while leaving the condenser and plumbing in place. Is it even possible? Thanks.

 

V6 or V8?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIA...Q5fAccessories

There you go....

 

Sorry, it's a 4.0 V8. I don't have any problems getting a radiator. I'm more interested in knowing if it is possible to swap out the radiator without reclaiming the refrigerant and removing the condenser too as directed by alldata. Thanks.

 

Should be able to but I never did it......sorry cant help ya on this one