Replacing radiator

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
200,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Taken off top hose, bottom house, hose to antifreeze reservoir and moved out of way, left and right 8mm upper screws, removed plate and screws left and right on top. What am I missing that it will not come out? Seems like there is something on bottom holding the radiator in, but I cannot find anything. The condenser and all the lines are intact and not connected to radiator. I took the battery and housing out to get more room but the radiator will not budge.
May 21, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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Good evening.

There are bolts holding the condenser and the transmission cooler at the bottom.

I have attached a picture for you to view.

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May 21, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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Took apart the bottom no screws going up? I think I need more direction as to where the screw is. That picture looks like the top part of the radiator. Does the condenser also have to come out? My radiator only had water lines hooked to it. Thanks
May 22, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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Can you move the upper part of the radiator back and forth?

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May 22, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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Yes, about five inches back and forth.
May 22, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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Okay, can you lift up the condenser without the radiator moving?

There are rubber mounts on the bottom and they may be stuck to the radiator support.

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May 22, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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Yes, I can lift the radiator but something still seems to be holding it in.
May 22, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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Is anything lifting with it? Look around and see if the condenser is lifting with it.

Can you post a video or picture of what you see?

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May 22, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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It seems to have like some kind of lip from the condenser that is holding it in.
May 22, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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Yep, that is what I figured. You need to hunt down that bolt I sent a picture to you. It is down the bottom.

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May 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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Bottom meaning underneath going up into the radiator or side ways? There is a piece of rubber screwed up and under the radiator and condenser, will it hurt to remove it, there seems to be four screws.
May 22, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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Yes, remove the screws.

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May 22, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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I took all the screws out and could not get it out, sadly. Took it to the mechanic $95.00 they found out that the new radiator had a leak, so had to return that one and get another, all done now. Then temperature rising yesterday and I put a new thermostat on, runs great and thanks for all the help.
May 24, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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You are welcome. Glad to help.

Glad to hear it is back on the road.

Roy
May 24, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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Hey Roy

Put new radiator, new fan assembly, new fan motor, new thermostat and still is getting hot. If I have the AC on and I am stopped at a light. I can go all day on freeway without overheating but the moment I put the AC on as well, overheats. And it is not losing one drop off antifreeze. Any ideas? Thanks, Sonia
Jun 5, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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Okay.

Is the cooling fan working at idle and the air on?

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Jun 5, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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Yes, I checked and put the A/C on fan works, then when temperature rises the fan starts with A/C off. With new radiator, new thermostat and new fan and fan motor, I believe the only thing left is the water pump? Sorry for the long delay I also drive a big rig, just now home. The car does not heat up until I run adding a lot and try putting the A/C on or I sit idle at a light. Thanks for all the help.
Jun 25, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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Okay, so the original issue was overheating?

Please give me some background.

Roy
Jun 26, 2018 at 3:23 AM