How do to replace a radiator in a 1987 Chevy Celebrity All it does is leak water?

Answer 1

To replace the radiator in a Chevy Celebrity:

1. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.

2. Raise the car and support on jack stands as required for your purposes. Most of this can be done from the top. If you do raise the car put chocks at the rear tires.

3. Loosen and remove the radiator hoses, radiator overflow hose. Remove the transmission cooling lines. Unplug wiring if any.

4. Disconnect the coolant fan motor. Remove the 4 screws and work the fan housing out.

5. Remove the torque strut (dog bone) mount from the radiator support bracket. Move it out of the way.

6. Remove the radiator retainer bracket.

7. At this point the radiator should slide up and out. There are two rubber mounts at the radiator pans on the bottom and top of the radiator. Save them for reuse on the replacement radiator.

Installing the replacement radiator is the reverse procedure.

When the radiator is in place and the hoses are back on refill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks. Make sure there is not an air bubble in the block that could cause heating problems. When you are certain there are no leaks start the engine and check for water flow within the radiator. Refill with coolant as necessary. Check for fluid leaks from the transmission cooling lines, repair as needed.