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91 Liberty Radiator Replacement
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:40 pm
by openflame06
Hey all
I just bought a liberty sedan and it needs the radiator replaced, ive got one that should be here on wednesday.
Problem is, i have to go to somewhere near sydney to pick it up - and replace the raditaor while im there so i can drive it back.
Its an auto and ive replaced the radiator in my L series before it wasnt too difficult, just wondering if anyone has done it in a 91 Liberty before so theey could let me know things to watch out for if there are any
Thanks.
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:30 pm
by AlpineRaven
Its a easy job, undo 2 bolts on the top where the radiator support is its 14mm bolts, undo the rubber hoses and remove them pull the radiator straight out. Slightly different to L series. There is not much to look out for.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:38 pm
by El_Freddo
The Liberty radiator slots in easier than the L's one does - you dont have to "tuck" the Lib radiator under the front support bar, it literally drops straight in...
All the best with the drive up! Make sure you get the air outta the system before you drive it home - then keep an eye on the temp as you go, its a good habit to get into.
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:11 pm
by GOD
There should also be two transmission cooler lines to undo. Use a flare nut spanner on them rather than an open ender if possible, and have something ready to stop the fluid running out. Dead easy once you're looking at it.
Dane.
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:12 pm
by openflame06
Thanks guys. Yeah the L series tucking thing is real annoying.
Radiator arrived today
should be getting the car tomorrow night should be fun. Love me subies.
El Freddo - i'll be sure to, im pretty used to it anyway as my corolla had heating issues for a while, as did many of dads 1800 wagons.
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:34 pm
by AlpineRaven
openflame06 wrote:Thanks guys. Yeah the L series tucking thing is real annoying.
Radiator arrived today
should be getting the car tomorrow night should be fun. Love me subies.
El Freddo - i'll be sure to, im pretty used to it anyway as my corolla had heating issues for a while, as did many of dads 1800 wagons.
Awesome... Subaru are great machines to work with! hehe
Cheers
AP
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:53 am
by ScubyRoo
liberties are a pain to bleed 100% - do not rush it, and start with the engine stone cold and heater open full blast with fans on high. The heater core is quite high compared to the radiator, so if you can fill your system with the car parked sightly uphill, or on axle stands, it'll make the job easier. Just do it really really thoroughly and watch the levels like a hawk.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:09 pm
by openflame06
Scubyroo - all went well, and yes patience was the key we just bled then filled and waited then kept checking until the heater coil was hot. The bottom hose had collapsed, so i got a new one and a thermostat - with radiator, new hose and thermostat fitted i drove the car about 200km home and it didnt miss a beat.