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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Default Easy way to change radiator RST?

Hi havnt been online for few years,still got my rs turbo cab tho

Does anybody now a easy way to change the radiator on a mk4 rst?

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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only one way really mate..........

bonnet up, turbo off, hoses off, rad out and the reverse putting it back in

be sure too get all the air out the coolant system after and check fan kicks in on its own after
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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I thought as much,cheers matey will start it tomorrow
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Not easier to whip the bumper off? That's what I did, fuck taking the turbo off
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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Believe you can't get the rad easy through as its bigger then the chassis opening. I wouls suggest the first aswell
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 05:33 AM
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i got mine through the front panel. Fuck taking the turbo off!
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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same amount of bolts too remove bumper, front mount ect so no easier than taking the turbo off

(he has a front mount in his sig)
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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i did that with mine, id prefer taking the front mount off than the turbo as the turbo is fiddly front mount on mine is two bolts and the pipes and shes out haha
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