My son did most of the work on my daughter's '93 Accord LX recently, and he
ended up with a two day job of it. Access to the bottom was the big
problem - scout it out before setting your schedule. This one had a plastic
splash shield - no big deal - but there is also a cross-member on this one
that runs across right about where you need to get at the hoses. He removed
the cross-member, which also required separating the ball joints.... I think
it can be done without removing the cross-member as long as you have the
patience.

If you can deal with the lower access, the next challenge is getting the
fans out. Easy, actually, except for the connectors. The trick with those
was to get a medium size blade screwdriver that could simultaneously depress
the tab and lever the connector apart a bit. I imagine a squirt with
silicone lubricant into the gap where the two halves mate before trying to
get them apart would help.

Once you get everything out of the way the radiator part is an anticlimax. I
recommend new radiator hoses - a small price to pay for what probably needs
replacing anyway. New clamps, of course, unless you really like those OEM
thingies. Reassembly is easier than disassembly - you know the tricks and
nothing fights much.

Mike

I forgot to mention - in the '93 the radiator didn't have clearance to come
out with fans attached... you may be in luck!

To control the AT fluid leak you can put bolts in the hoses.

Mike

Once you finish the job, run the engine on idle for about 20 minutes with
a gallon of water in your hand. Leave the cap off of the radiator. If the
level goes down, pour water into it. Keep doing this until the level
remains at the
top for 10 minutes. This is the technique that I learned from a mechanic
to purge the air out of the system.
Also, check the water level in the radiator every morning for at least a
week before you start your car. If it remains at the top for three days in
row--that means all of air has been purged from the system. Perhaps other
people might offer other tips related to this issue. I hope that I did not
leave out any steps. Make sure you have 50% water and 50% radiator fluid.

id have no hesitations. especially if it was a 5psd with no AC.

you can get the part for half that.

cork? piece of bread?

Just looked at radiator barn site and they have 2 options, 1 has a
plastic tank with aluminum core and the other brass tank with copper
core - the aluminum plastic is slightly more money - which is better.

A couple of things - had a local garage change my 97 accord's radiator
last summer.  They used Bumper to Bumper - first 2 radiators had holes
- #3 was lucky - no holes Hecho in Mexico.  Watched the tech - some of
the hoses were a real PITA to get off.  Also he did not reconnect the
AC and it did not work - figured that out.  ALso the garage manager
stole one of my maps - clean out your vehicle - took everything else
out - how did know the AH manager was going on a trip to Chi that day -
that is the map he took - crooks abound.

* Can anyone recommend an aftermarket radiator that installed easily
into a 94-97 Accord?

Buy a brand called Koyo. Very high quality at a reasonable price.
Practically indistinguishable from the factory, and a perfect drop in fit.
Only difference might be filler neck size requiring a different cap.
Howard