Radiator repair on Freightliner FLD

Nope. The bolts just hold the end cap to the core. Sorta like a valve cover on an engine. When you get a replacement, it'll look like this

 

Nothing is ever that easy to replace.

 

I’d definitely compare prices to a complete unit. Last time I did my KW there was not much difference between complete and just the core. There is a lot of bolts holding them tanks on.

 

94 fld120 radiator install.

Here's what you have to look forward to when R&R.

 

When i did mine on an old FLD, it took 3 tries. I kept thinking that I screwed up the seal until I discovered that one of the solder joints on one of the cross tubes was defective. Of course you don't find out it's bad until you fill it. The way it was leaking, it looked like it was coming out of the bottom end of the tank.

 

In the long run, replace the whole unit. Doesn't cost much more and the unit is tested for leaks.
Mine was guaranteed not to leak.
I've read bad stories about leaky tank gaskets.


Good luck.