It's tough on the back. I've done a radiator twice, once on a 94 Civic,
once on an 87 Accord. I spent hours leaning over the car, and using some
serious muscle to get things in and out.
Both times the thing I had the hardest time with was installing the hoses.
They just wouldn't go on! I found out on the first one that you NEED to wet
the hoses. Just a little water is enough lubrication to get them onto the
fittings.
Although on my Accord, getting my hands into a position to apply enough
force to attach the lower hose to the block still took a LONG time.
Oh yeah, and the block drain bolt on my Accord was a bitch to get at.
Fortunately there wasn't a drain bolt on the block of my Civic...at least
not one where the manual said it was, or anywhere I looked! :-)

As for if you should do it yourself, or let the pros do it, that totally
depends on how skilled you are. I mean seriously, we don't even know if you
can change your oil.
I'd rate a radiator swap as fairly simple, although pretty time consuming.
it's also worth noting that I sheered the head of the bolt for the
thermostat housing on my Accord and I had to drill out the bolt. That was
also a pain in the ass.


"PJ" <pj@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> Does anyone have any tips/experiences changing out a radiator on a '95
> Accord auto 4cyl EX? I was wondering if it's a job I should leave to the
> professionals or do myself. Thanks for any info!!!
>
>