radiator woes . .

[varanus]

Just came home and saw coolant leaking out at a fair speed out of the radiator. It appears to be on a seam on the back side of the radiator (close to the fins are). My question is is it worth taking it out myself and repairing it at a shop or just buying a new radiator? To those that have done a radiator swap, how long does it take?
Thanks

 

[Snake Bitten]

Punt the stock rad, call Sean Roe, upgrade the rad and the fan...

 

[SneakyPete]

Go with the Fluidyne Aluminum 3 Core Radiator - Replacement Aluminum radiator bolts directly into the stock viper radiator housing. Superior cooling capacity for street and track use.

This is the one I am going to get if mine ever goes.
http://www.roeracing.com/index.html?token=1207957730-951530140-59004865&A=3&B=Engine%20Cooling

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Won't take long; disconnect the hoses, a few bolts up top, it slides into a tray at the bottom. The fan shroud is attached to radiator, so that can be changed when it's out. As I recall, it's an obvious job - what you see is what you do, there were no hidden things to make it longer.

 

[Jay Lopez]

http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_how_illup.htm

 

[LTHL VPR]

It probably makes sense to upgrade the radiator if it needs to be removed anyway. We use the Fluidyne and it works great! I believe we still have one in stock if you are interested. If yuo haven't upgraded the fan assembly on your 97 to the 98+ upgraded one, I would highly recommend this as well.Rad hoses and thermostat may make sense too. Since you are so close, give us a call at 408.562.1000. We should have all of the above in stock for you.
-thanks
-Wayne (LTHL VPR)