12-29-2023, 10:24 AM
I don't mean to pile on, but please, PLEASE have someone thoroughly inspect your exhaust manifold and turbos while the rad is out. I had my CAC repaired while at Newell for other service and they thankfully took it upon themselves to do this inspection and found 3 of 4 turbo studs broken (they are smallish, tapped in (as opposed to pass through) studs. Because they terminate in the turbo flange, they may not back out and require replacement of the center section of the exhaust manifold (given the cost of the new center manifold section from CAT, you might want to consider getting a PDI manifold kit to replace the CAT stock manifold (I didn't but wish I had)).
Please also note that your rad will likely burp for the next several heat cycles so carry 2-3 gallons of appropriate coolant (pink) and don't freak out when you go to start a cooled engine and get a warning light (I freaked and bought a case of CAT brand fluid - anybody need some??).
I didn't answer your question - on ours (2008), the rad, CAC, and I believe the transmission cooler are all stacked inside a rack. The entire rack slides out the back once the bumper and coolant reservoir are removed and the fan motor is tied back out of the way, so all come out at once (and make a nice mess!). Absolutly agree that you want new hoses and new, double clamps everywhere.
Please also note that your rad will likely burp for the next several heat cycles so carry 2-3 gallons of appropriate coolant (pink) and don't freak out when you go to start a cooled engine and get a warning light (I freaked and bought a case of CAT brand fluid - anybody need some??).
I didn't answer your question - on ours (2008), the rad, CAC, and I believe the transmission cooler are all stacked inside a rack. The entire rack slides out the back once the bumper and coolant reservoir are removed and the fan motor is tied back out of the way, so all come out at once (and make a nice mess!). Absolutly agree that you want new hoses and new, double clamps everywhere.
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2008 C-15/ZF12
Towing Jeep Gladiator (BluOx/AirForce)