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Protects the engine fan and directs air flow.
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What is the device that connects the fan to the radiator?
The radiator shroud.
What is a Radiator Shroud?
It helps the fan cool the radiator by funneling the air.
What is a radiator cowl?
The plastic shroud behind the radiator usually covering the fan blades
How close should the cooling fans be to the radiator for effectiveness?
If it has a properly fitted fan shroud, it doesn't matter how close the fan blades are to the radiator. If there is no fan shroud the fan blades will have to be within a couple of inches of the radiator.
Can the water pump on a 1961 impala be removed without taking out the shroud and radiator?
just take the shroud off to give you a little bit of room to work leave the radiator in
How do you remove the radiator from a 1997 Chevy Silverado?
To remove the radiator do the following. 1. drain the radiator. 2. remove both the upper and lower raditator hoses from the radiator. 3. disconnect the automatic transmission lines 4. unbolt the retaining screws for the fan shroud. ***** (see note below ) 5. lift up on the shroud and move shroud towards the engine ( it is generally not nessisary to totally remove the shroud ) 6. lift radiator out. To reinstall or install new radiator reverse the ( start at #6 thru #1 ) order and remember you're reattaching NOT removing. **** Note: Be sure the bottom of the shroud remounts into the holding garments in the cross member so the shroud is secured in place.
Purpose of fan shroud?
To direct the air flow through the radiator.
How do you replace the radiator in a Ford Expedition?
The radiator hoses will need to be disconnected. Remove the cooling fan. Unbolt the radiator and any shroud surround and the radiator will come out. Reverse to install.
Changing the Radiator in a 1990 Ford Bronco II?
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Drain cooling system # Loosen the hose clamps then detach the radiator hoses from the fittings # Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck # If the radiator is equipped with a finger guard remove it.If it has a shroud remove the screws that attach the shroud to the radiator and slide the shroud toward the engine # If the truck is a automatic disconnect the cooler lines from the radiator # Plug the lines and fittings to avoid spillage # Remove the radiator mounting bolts and brackets # Lift the radiator up and out of its lower mounting pads or grommets
Why does your 5.9L dodge overheat on hills?
Low coolant, radiator restriction (inside and/or outside the radiator), inoperative radiator fan, missing/broken fan shroud,
How do you separate the power steering reservoire from the fan shroud on a jeep wrangler?
Those two are not connected, the shroud is on the radiator and the power steering reservoir is on the motor.
How do you remove the radiator from a 1989 Mercury Marquis?
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and transmission lines from the radiator. Remove the fan shroud and the upper and lower bolts. Raise the radiator up and out.
