On Wed, 05 May 2004 13:11:51 GMT, "PJ" <pj@bigfoot.com> wrote:

>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!!!

I see you've got some good suggestions - the thing you have to figure is
how much the A/C lines and other clutter impede removal and replacement of
the radiator and hose and whether you can get the radiator out with the fan
shrouds and bottom hose attached.

I'd suggest you replace both the top and bottom hose at the same time -
when I took my old radiator out ('92 Integra) with the bottom hose
attached, I had to bend the hose around obstructions and I could feel the
internal webbing ripping as I bent it.

Tip: jam some sheets of cardboard, cut appropriately, against the fins when
installing the new radiator to avoid gouging the nice new fins.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??