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Ian M
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 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:07 pm Post subject: Radiator |
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My radiator decided to spring a leak today.
I have a spare in my shed so will fit that.
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Before I start, is it an easy straightforward job or are there any pitfalls ?
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The Wombat
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| Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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From limited experience so far, the biggest issue is the amount of room. On my P4, the crank pulley comes very close to it.
Not sure if there is an easy way.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ian,
Take the bonnet and grille off and it comes out dead easy with fan attached out the front of the car.
John
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| Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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There you go, the easy way 
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Ian M
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| Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Well thats the easiest rad Ive ever changed.
And no it didnt involve removing the bonnet (it is easter after all) and grille.
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Woops  bit more room on an 8 valver
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Ian M
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| john 33_16v wrote: |
| Woops bit more room on an 8 valver |
Yep, disconnect the hoses, 2 screws on the fan, remove connections for temp sender, undo the bolt on top of the rad and it slides straight out.
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| Ian M wrote: |
| john 33_16v wrote: |
| Woops bit more room on an 8 valver |
Yep, disconnect the hoses, 2 screws on the fan, remove connections for temp sender, undo the bolt on top of the rad and it slides straight out. |
yep beauty of the 8valver. fun engine to work on.
all easy
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