Radiator cleaning paranoia

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

I have done a search and it seems that the only way to really get the rats nest of materials from the radiators is to remove the bumper. That is just something that I am not comfortable doing on my own. I am sure it is easy, but I just KNOW that I would permanently screw something up. :chicken:

Is there another way of cleaning that area?

How concerned should I be? I am not having any temperature issues.

Any advice, comments are greatly appreciated.

CH - I hear you! Despite doing almost all of my own maintenance and repairs, removing the front bumper cover is the ONE thing that I have also been somewhat afraid to touch for fear of damaging something expensive or not being able to get the dang thing back on. I guess I'll take a look at some of those YouTube videos and maybe give it a try...

[southernstar]

thom, what is required in locating the emergency frunk release 'in front of the hole'? Inotherwords, is there something required to keep it attached to the tow hook, but under the cover? And what are people using for mesh covers and where did you get them?

Brad

[t_raven]

For the mesh guards, I purchased some galvanized "gutter guards" and removed the grills from the bumper, cut the mesh to fit, and painted them black, then attached the grills between the original grills and the bumper. The clips on the original grills hold the new mesh in place so they won't move.

I will post a pic later today to show the final result..

[southernstar]

Thanks traven, appreciate it.

[ccjazz]

Originally Posted by southernstar

thom, what is required in locating the emergency frunk release 'in front of the hole'? Inotherwords, is there something required to keep it attached to the tow hook, but under the cover? And what are people using for mesh covers and where did you get them?

Brad

I relocated my hood release last fall (thanks to the info from this forum).

My cable was located beside the passenger headlight. Removed the light, pulled the cable into the space behind the front bumper, pulled the cable loop through the threaded portion of the tow hook tube and secured it with a small zip-tie.

Repaced headlight....done. Peace of mind and 20 minutes max

[southernstar]

Thanks CCjazz.

Brad

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by thstone

CH - I hear you! Despite doing almost all of my own maintenance and repairs, removing the front bumper cover is the ONE thing that I have also been somewhat afraid to touch for fear of damaging something expensive or not being able to get the dang thing back on. I guess I'll take a look at some of those YouTube videos and maybe give it a try...

If I can do it, so can you!