Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 302

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E N G I N E C O O L I N G A N D L U B R I C A T I O N
6 A - 5
Fig. 6 A - 2 Radiator Support and Baffle Assembly - Tempest
NOTE:
To save coolant remove radiator
overflow
hose and connect to drain cock.
3. Loosen hose clamps and disconnect upper and
lower radiator hoses at radiator inlet and outlet
pipes.
4. On cars equipped with automatic transmissions,
disconnect and plug the transmission cooler lines.
5« Remove upper fan shield (six cylinder) or upper
shroud bracket (V-8).
6. Remove radiator attaching screws and lift radi­
ator and shroud out of vehicle.
R E P L A C E
1. R e p l a c e
radiator by reversing the
above
procedure.
2„ Torque all mounting screws to 12 lb. ft.
3. Refill radiator with enough coolant to ensure
all weather corrosion protection (-20°F protection).
ENGINE
OIL
See G E N E R A L LUBRICATION SECTION.
OIL
PUMP
See SECTION 6 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)
OIL
FILTER
A full flow filter is standard on all engines and is
mounted on the front side of the accessory drive
housing on six cylinder engines and the right rear
of the engine block on V - 8 engines.
6 CYL AND
8 CYL.-REMOVE
AND
REPLACE
Install a new oil filter at the first oil change and
then every other oil change thereafter.

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