Wire lock removed, help breaking seal lower radiator hose.

[Steve Hartman]

Frustration beyond belief in getting my 2007 Expy lower radiator hole loose. Yes, wire lock ring removed. Hate to make a mess, but thinking since the radiator is bad, just cut a hole in the dang thing to get to the front of the hose. Any thoughts? Any spray release products. This is crazy! TIA

 

[S20Workstation4]

Try getting a pair of large hand clamps, clamp hard around the part of the hose where it hooks onto the radiator, and try giving it a couple turns.
Once it turns free then it should be easy to come off.

 

[Steve Hartman]

Thank you for responding. However, the connection is notched so there won't be much turning. LOL! I think I have decided this. Since I have purchased a new radiator, I'm just going to use a a 4.5 cutting wheel and cut the dang radiator out, leaving on the connection part of the radiator to deal with. Then I'll be able to work it from the front. The old one is getting thrown away, anyhow. LOL! You're feedback was appreciated. And... I will look forward to your comment on my solution! LOL!