CSF 2517 question

[NCLX450]

Anyone have the file the sides down a little for this to fit? I just got a new one and the front lower corners are a tad long to fit. The bottom round part needs to be trimmed a little on both sides. Just curious in case I need to return it. Thanks

 

[baldilocks]

That particular radiator should be an exact factory fit. Has your 80 been in an accident in the past?

 

[inkpot]

Have you tried loosening one of the brackets on the radiator support bracket so the fat corner can slip by?

 

[Tools R Us]

Common, slightly loosen the lower brackets on the core support, install the radiator and the lower bolts, then tighten the lower brackets.

 

[NCLX450]

It was in a minor accident. However, a KOYO radiator fits perfectly.....my new just started to leak after 2 weeks. Therefore I am trying the CSF. The CSF is physically wider on those "wings" than my Koyo and my factory radiator

 

[NCLX450]

I was going to do that but im not sure I can access the bolts from the front

 

[baldilocks]

I was going to do that but im not sure I can access the bolts from the front

Those bolts can be tough to get to but it's possible. You can always remove the headlight.

 

[NCLX450]

I got to the bolts and it's all bolted up now. When I originally removed the plastic fan shroud it broke (stripped bolt on fan prevented removal this time, so yes I got frustrated and ripped the fan shroud apart lol). Anyway, I pieced the fan shroud back together minus the bottom part. Will this be ok to skip the bottom part? I have it foam lined everywhere else.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

No, but I have successfully repaired plastics a few times. You could drill a series of little holes and stitch it together with wire or try plastic welding or glueing or a combination of both as a temporary fix until you can get a new one.

 

[ToothDr]

Just buy a new fan shroud. Radiator cooling efficiency will be compromised. You can get a new Toyota one for little over $100

 

[flintknapper]

Mine (2517) dropped in and fit perfectly. Glad you got yours installed. Yes, the fan shroud is very important. Get a new one and install it.

 

[NCLX450]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to repair the one I have since I can't get the fan off. Otherwise I don't know how I would get the the new shroud on without removing the radiator again.

 

[Qball]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to repair the one I have since I can't get the fan off. Otherwise I don't know how I would get the the new shroud on without removing the radiator again.

The fan comes off by just loosening 4 nuts!

 

[NCLX450]

Correct. One of the nuts is stripped and I can't get it off. I've removed the fan in the past easily but I can't get the one nut off.

 

[baldilocks]

Correct. One of the nuts is stripped and I can't get it off. I've removed the fan in the past easily but I can't get the one nut off.

Do what you have to do to remove it. New studs are available.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Try one of these or vise grips

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-BOLT-GRIP-5-Pack-Bolt-Extractor-Set/1000363541

 

[Heckraiser]

My fan shroud looks like it has been plastic welded in a couple places by the PO. I have wiggled and tugged on it many times (done a few fan clutch jobs) and it has held together fine.

I also have boogered up a few of the fan clutch nuts and a fan nut. Ended up turning two off with a vice grip, breaking a stud on one. The studs can be easily replaced, so just do what you can to get it apart and then replace studs/nuts as needed once it's off.

 

[NCLX450]

The bolt isn't stripped but rather the threads. The bolt turns with a tiny bit of torque but doesn't go anywhere. Bolt extractors do not fit in the tight area.

 

[Qball]

The bolt isn't stripped but rather the threads. The bolt turns with a tiny bit of torque but doesn't go anywhere. Bolt extractors do not fit in the tight area.

Flat tip screw driver or sharp chisel under the nut/wrench while you turn the nut.

 

[Tools R Us]

Flat tip screw driver or sharp chisel under the nut/wrench while you turn the nut.

Or pry between the head of the stud and back side of the clutch, while turning the nut. This often requires a spacer, hunk of wood on the clutch.