Radiator Removal - any special tips?

[Raven]

I'm pulling my factory installed radiator today. Is there anything special I need to know/do to get the thing out of the car? It is a stock unit and no longer keeps my engine cool so I'm going to replace it.

Tips? Suggestions? Do the coolers need to be drained first? I am going to drain the radiator of course but what about the coolers?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Raven]

Hmm... no replies. Oh well, I got it out but not without some difficulty due to rusty fittings, etc. It's now at the radiator shop being recored. I wrote up a very detailed "How-to" regarding the removal and will post it in a separate thread. Maybe it will help someone else who is doing it the first time avoid making some problems I faced.