08-18-2018, 01:46 AM | #1 |
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Hood removal
Any clever ideas on easily removing the hood or propping it up in place while r and r on the radiator? Gets a bit unwieldy by one self.
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08-18-2018, 05:02 AM | #2 |
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08-18-2018, 08:31 AM | #3 |
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Re: Hood removal
That's what fiends are for.
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08-18-2018, 09:48 AM | #4 | |
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08-18-2018, 10:26 AM | #5 |
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Re: Hood removal
I did it with some 1 x 2 lumber, ran 2 sections under the hood on either side front to back then attached 2 other sections to form a rectangle with a few wood screws. I then set up two step ladders and made an over head support and then used light rope to hoist it up and let it hover high enough to get the radiator out. After I lowered it down and removed lumber. Terry towels as pading around this was also used. Not exactly as quick as calling a friend but it did work.
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08-18-2018, 10:30 AM | #6 |
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08-18-2018, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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Re: Hood removal
Make sure you cover your fenders!
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08-18-2018, 11:27 AM | #8 |
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08-18-2018, 12:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Hood removal
Remove your front bumper for starters. I always have taken mine off and back on by myself, but am sure I'll need help someday.
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08-19-2018, 05:29 AM | #10 |
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