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Whoa sick! Are those both Huracans?
Don't forget to powder coat it!
Don’t be like that guy who said “ I’m pretty sure my rear main is fine” while he had his transmission out only to have it fail a few months later.
I really didn’t think the lower radiator hose was going to be difficult. It would help if GM didn’t do away with the radiator petcock. Great word btw. My original had it, but the new OEM one I installed did not. It also would help if I didn’t have the pump for my intercooler right there. I also must have had the transmission cooler lines disconnected when I last installed the clamp at the radiator side because I almost couldn’t get it off due to its orientation. And then the cold air intake for the blower was in the way. Not much room from above so I pulled the wheel and was barely able to get the spring clamp pliers on and wiggled and grunted until that thing came off. Now I’m taking a break because even a half hour later, there’s still coolant dripping out. And it’s starting to get hot outside. This might be a 2 day project.
OK... You just might have to pull it all out and do it all over from the beginning!I really didn’t think the lower radiator hose was going to be difficult. It would help if GM didn’t do away with the radiator petcock. Great word btw. My original had it, but the new OEM one I installed did not. It also would help if I didn’t have the pump for my intercooler right there. I also must have had the transmission cooler lines disconnected when I last installed the clamp at the radiator side because I almost couldn’t get it off due to its orientation. And then the cold air intake for the blower was in the way. Not much room from above so I pulled the wheel and was barely able to get the spring clamp pliers on and wiggled and grunted until that thing came off. Now I’m taking a break because even a half hour later, there’s still coolant dripping out. And it’s starting to get hot outside. This might be a 2 day project.
Those spring clamps, if they are still factory are the worst!!!! I know I had ordered 3 different sets of hose spring pliers, for fun and good measure. Those clamps still put up a darn good fight. I think I spent more time on that lower hose clamp then the actual R/R of the rad assembly!! Tested my patience and sanity a bitI really didn’t think the lower radiator hose was going to be difficult. It would help if GM didn’t do away with the radiator petcock. Great word btw. My original had it, but the new OEM one I installed did not. It also would help if I didn’t have the pump for my intercooler right there. I also must have had the transmission cooler lines disconnected when I last installed the clamp at the radiator side because I almost couldn’t get it off due to its orientation. And then the cold air intake for the blower was in the way. Not much room from above so I pulled the wheel and was barely able to get the spring clamp pliers on and wiggled and grunted until that thing came off. Now I’m taking a break because even a half hour later, there’s still coolant dripping out. And it’s starting to get hot outside. This might be a 2 day project.
( patience / sanity )...... You joined the club. It's what you thought was going to be simple, is what will trip ya.....
