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Mustang Cooling System - Project Redheaded Step Child Part 9 - Tech

Mustang Cooling System Radiator Mounts
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Mustang Cooling System Radiator Mounts
Here is a shot with the cover plate removed, allowing access to the radiator mounts.
Mustang Cooling System Radiator Hoses
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Mustang Cooling System Radiator Hoses
We removed the upper and lower radiator hose clamps after draining the coolant from the system. Give the system plenty of time to cool down before starting the procedure or draining the coolant.
Mustang Cooling System Bolts
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Mustang Cooling System Bolts
The three bolts (two driver and one passenger) securing the two mounting brackets were then removed. Be sure to keep the hardware as the mounts and bolts will be reused with the Fluidyne radiator.
Mustang Cooling System Plugs
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Mustang Cooling System Plugs
These plugs must be unhooked from the cooling fan shroud and then disconnected before attempting to remove the radiator and cooling fan assembly.
Mustang Cooling System Harness
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Mustang Cooling System Harness
The final step prior to removal was to disconnect the harness plug to the cooling fan.
Mustang Cooling System Remove Radiator
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Mustang Cooling System Remove Radiator
With all the plugs and mounting brackets disconnected, we pulled the stock radiator and fan assembly free.
Mustang Cooling System Leak
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Mustang Cooling System Leak
With over 200,000 miles on the engine, we weren't surprised to find signs of leakage in the stock radiator. This explains why we had to constantly add water to the system.
Mustang Cooling System Comparison
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Mustang Cooling System Comparison
Check out the difference in thickness between the beefy Fluidyne and the wimpy stock radiator.
Mustang Cooling System Old Radiator
Next, we unbolted the stock... 
   
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Mustang Cooling System Old Radiator
Next, we unbolted the stock cooling fan assembly from the stock radiator.
Mustang Cooling System Fluidyne Radiator
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Mustang Cooling System Fluidyne Radiator
The factory electric cooling fan bolted right onto the Fluidyne.
Mustang Cooling System Factory Mounts
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Mustang Cooling System Factory Mounts
The new Fluidyne radiator and cooling fan assembly were lowered in place onto the factory mounts.
Mustang Cooling System Reassemble
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Mustang Cooling System Reassemble
After reconnecting the hoses, harness plugs, and cover plates, we were ready for action.
Fluidyne
4850 E. Airport Dr.
Ontario
CA  91764
Meziere Enterprises
220 S. Hale Ave.
Escondido
CA  92029
760/746-3273

www.meziere.com
Kenne Bell
10743 Bell Ct.
Rancho Cucamonga
CA  91730
Powertrain Dynamics
15628 Graham St.
Huntington Beach
CA  92649

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