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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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Default Is there an easy way to get rad out of S2 ?

As topic, need to remove & replace, any help greatly appreciated.

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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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You not got a haynes?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Remove the front bumper, Undo the hoses connecting to it, undo the bolts holidng it into place, take it out. Fitting is the reverse only you have to put water in it
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Yes thanks, did'nt know if there was any tricks.

Just seems a lot to remave to get it out without damage.
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Remove the front bumper, Undo the hoses connecting to it, undo the bolts holidng it into place, take it out. Fitting is the reverse only you have to put water in it
And don't forget the antifreeze
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Yes thanks, did'nt know if there was any tricks.

Just seems a lot to remave to get it out without damage.
It's been a while since I took one out but remember if you have a standard IC it's connected to it
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by adamS2RST
Remove the front bumper, Undo the hoses connecting to it, undo the bolts holidng it into place, take it out. Fitting is the reverse only you have to put water in it
And don't forget the antifreeze
Lol, yeah, and that too, and alos, do not undertake the job unless you have an industrial sized tool kit, you've sprayed each bolt with some wd40 and you've got a 6 pack of Stella
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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and a club hammer
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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as dan says, thats the easiest way with no chance of damage

go to halfords and buy a 13mil ratchet SPANNER, trust me the best tool for a mk4 bumper

dont forget the screws in the sides of the bumper too
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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go to halfords and buy a 13mil ratchet SPANNER, trust me the best tool for a mk4 bumper
hell yea! never leave home without one!
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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ive got 4
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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I bought their industrial sized tool kit
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
I bought their industrial sized tool kit
DANGER, DAN HAS A TOOL KIT

Does that mean you will be removing your own radiator and replacing it?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
I bought their industrial sized tool kit
DANGER, DAN HAS A TOOL KIT

Does that mean you will be removing your own radiator and replacing it?
Yeah m8, I feel pretty confident in doing it too m8, which means there will probably be only 1 phone call to you when I can't work something out

Bit like you and your computer
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
I bought their industrial sized tool kit
DANGER, DAN HAS A TOOL KIT

Does that mean you will be removing your own radiator and replacing it?
Yeah m8, I feel pretty confident in doing it too m8, which means there will probably be only 1 phone call to you when I can't work something out

Bit like you and your computer
A big for you Andy

Dan I need your services m8, cant get mine to work
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Your rad ?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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My pc
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
Your rad ?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Benn 304R


My pc
Have you still not fixed it yet ?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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nope
its beyond me m8
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Benn 304R
nope
its beyond me m8
than a right back at ya cos my PC and RS both work perfect
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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And mine for once *touch wood*
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