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  1. #1 Radiator change 
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    Default 01-21-2013
    how hard is it to change out the radiator in my 98 buick park avenue?
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    Default 01-21-2013
    Not very hard for me.

    Maybe a 2-3/10 hard.

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    Default 01-21-2013
    probably a lot easier than a gp
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
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    Default 01-21-2013
    i have a 4 hour class that i can do it im. so hopefully it wont take longer
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    Default 01-21-2013
    It shouldn't even take half that
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
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    hopefully! i will have 3 other students and any tool i want so it should be easy! and a lift
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    Default 01-21-2013
    Last one I did I think it took 30 min or so.
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
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    oh damn
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