Originally Posted by
BCS_ZHP
I had never done one before this weekend either, but with Smolck's step by step directions and photos, Dane's belt diagram, and lots of encouragement from the family, I did it this past weekend. 5-1/2 hours total time, taking my time and double and triple checking the steps, plus trips inside to thaw out. Mine included new radiator, water pump, thermostat housing and thermostat, expansion tank, upper and lower radiator hose, expansion tank toheater hose. My belts were only 4 months old, so reused those. The one part I needed, and was not included in my kit which I will stress you need, a new coolant temp sensor. It fits into the lower radiator hose and has an o-ring which shrinks over time, the cost is minor so replace it and save yourself another trip to get the part.
You can do it, the family will support you. The final deciding factor for me - one Indy said 10 hrs of labor @ $85/hr and another said 6 hrs @ $110/hr - the family's encouragement saved me more than enough to buy my new brakes and some other parts.