radiator on an s-10

[87BrnRsd]

My friend needs his radiator replaced on a newer (1998-ish) s-10 blazer. He doesnt have the cash for the dealer to do it so I offered to help. I have never worked on the newer s-10's before and I am wondering if there is anything that I need to know before we start. Radiators arent hard...but is there anything on this newer s-10 that I may not know about or may give me trouble? Thanks.
-Harrison

 

[Jason4x4]

just the oil cooler lines, they have a little spring clip holding them in, other than that, it should be pretty straight forward.

 

[87BrnRsd]

Thanks for the help. Whats the trick to the spring pins?
-Harrison

 

[dhcomp]

Also, if there is Dex cool coolant in there, DO NOT MIX it wiht regular. Get a coolant that is compatible wiht both (certain prestones i think, it will say) and its pretty foolproof.

 

[sled_dog]

Thanks for the help. Whats the trick to the spring pins?
-Harrison

a pick or a screwdriver. There is a special tool that doesn't require removing them but its $100 through Mac. Local dealer should have a few of the clips in stock if you break, distort(I almost always distort them), or lose some.