Lower Radiator Hose

btwilson86 · 08-25-2009, 07:19 PM

Ok, I'm feeling pretty dumb right now cuz I know the answer has got to be right under my nose...

I have an 87 7MGTE 5 spd. I am trying to change the lower radiator hose. For the life of me, I can not see how to put this thing back in without any kinks in it. I think I should have taken more parts off when I removed the old one, cuz I did do a bit of tugging. So far I have removed the MAF, air piping before turbo, power steering reservoir bracket bolts (reservoir is still in car, but able to be moved around a little), the rubber tube that connects the turbo----> intercooler (the hard curved piece and the rubber tube that comes out of the bottom of the turbo are still in place), and fan shroud (cuz I don't have one).

My question is, what all do you have to do when you remove/install your lower radiator hose? I'd appreciate any helpful info as I would like to get this back together before I go to work tomorrow...

btwilson86 · 08-25-2009, 09:33 PM

Nevermind, enlisted the help of an extra set of hands and muscled it in place. Felt like I was trying to put a round peg in a square hole!!! Haha

08-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Lower Radiator Hose Ok, I'm feeling pretty dumb right now cuz I know the answer has got to be right under my nose... I have an 87 7MGTE 5 spd. I am trying to change the lower radiator hose. For the life of me, I can not see how to put this thing back in without any kinks in it. I think I should have taken more parts off when I removed the old one, cuz I did do a bit of tugging. So far I have removed the MAF, air piping before turbo, power steering reservoir bracket bolts (reservoir is still in car, but able to be moved around a little), the rubber tube that connects the turbo----> intercooler (the hard curved piece and the rubber tube that comes out of the bottom of the turbo are still in place), and fan shroud (cuz I don't have one). My question is, what all do you have to do when you remove/install your lower radiator hose? I'd appreciate any helpful info as I would like to get this back together before I go to work tomorrow... __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

08-25-2009, 09:33 PM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Nevermind, enlisted the help of an extra set of hands and muscled it in place. Felt like I was trying to put a round peg in a square hole!!! Haha __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

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