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

Here is a shot with the cover plate removed, allowing access to the radiator mounts.

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.

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.

These plugs must be unhooked from the cooling fan shroud and then disconnected before attempting to remove the radiator and cooling fan assembly.

The final step prior to removal was to disconnect the harness plug to the cooling fan.

With all the plugs and mounting brackets disconnected, we pulled the stock radiator and fan assembly free.

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.

Check out the difference in thickness between the beefy Fluidyne and the wimpy stock radiator.

Next, we unbolted the stock cooling fan assembly from the stock radiator.

The factory electric cooling fan bolted right onto the Fluidyne.

The new Fluidyne radiator and cooling fan assembly were lowered in place onto the factory mounts.

After reconnecting the hoses, harness plugs, and cover plates, we were ready for action.