[encantotom]

fortunately, my brotherinlaw is very mechanical and very slender. he could fit inside the compartment. we took the lower shrowd off after removing the fan and fan motor and bracket. also had to take off the overflow tank.

it was obvious it had been leaking on the end tanks around the bolts that hold it on. all of them were not tight and we easily turned each one of them on both sides and front and rear about 1/4 turn easily.

after doing that, replacing hose clamps and tightening the upper radiator hose on the water pump, (which was leaking a bit), and tightening all hose clamps i could see, we pressurized the system to 16 psi and as of a little while ago, it had held pressure and no drips in about 4-5 hours.

i left the pressure tester on and will check it in the morning. if it is still tight, we will just assume we got it licked and will put it all back together. if i have to do it again, i will know how and will have to find a skinny friend to help.

tom