Radiator swap

candidate · Post by **candidate** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:48 pm

Probably going to be doing a radiator swap on my D8 1.9 dt (no aircon) at the weekend, any tips that Haynes doesn't cover before i start?

Cheers in advance....

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:16 pm

Make sure you've got some zip ties and a cordless drill to hand! You may need them to re-attach the undertray as the bolts are susceptible to rusting...

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:27 pm

no need to take the undertray off, the rad come out the top, but the intercooler hoses can get right in the way

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:42 pm

Surely you'd have to drain it first? From yesterday's experience I can safely say that draining it with the undertray in situ results in coolant everywhere even if you try to tilt it towards a bucket...

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:03 pm

i dont usually bother to drain it, as so much coolant gets stuck in the system anyway

candidate · Post by **candidate** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:05 am

Cheers guys,

Not too worried about the undertray, that disappeared on the M18 years ago when i hit a block of wood!!