Radiator Fitting
14-01-2009, 09:07 PM
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Radiator Fitting
Does anybody know if you can change the radiator without removing the turbo?
As i've only just fitted the turbo and didnt want to take it off again but my rad has sprung a leak
14-01-2009, 10:06 PM
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yes, bumper off intercooler off then the rad comes off from the front.
14-01-2009, 10:11 PM
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As above. Simple
14-01-2009, 11:03 PM
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yes, bumper off intercooler off then the rad comes off from the front.
spot on!
14-01-2009, 11:14 PM
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long as u can get them fookin 10mm bolts out the rad tht connects it to the intercooler,lol
15-01-2009, 01:56 AM
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long as u can get them fookin 10mm bolts out the rad tht connects it to the intercooler,lol
i didnt enjoy tkin mine out..some of them bolts are kunts
15-01-2009, 09:12 AM
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as above take the bumper of is the easiest
15-01-2009, 03:49 PM
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Arse!!
My bumper is a twat to get off (being quality fibre glass!!) and i'm running a FMIC so will have to remove that also.
Cheers!
15-01-2009, 03:58 PM
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it is possible to take it out with the turbo in position, but much like when u remove the turbo and u have to take care not to contact the rad in that case, this becomes the opposite lol
its an arse of a job basically, but possible if your careful
15-01-2009, 03:59 PM
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oh, also will depend how snug your fmic is to the rad, as that will limit the angle of attack somewhat
15-01-2009, 04:08 PM
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Hmm think i'll just have to remove the bumper... probably the best bet!
15-01-2009, 09:24 PM
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one trick is if u remove the rad with the turbo still fitted stick a peice of cardboard to the rad so if u do knock it against the turbo it wont cause any damage
15-01-2009, 09:26 PM
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ye take bumper off only took me an hour to take it off and put it all bk together first one ive done aswell
15-01-2009, 09:26 PM
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one trick is if u remove the rad with the turbo still fitted stick a peice of cardboard to the rad so if u do knock it against the turbo it wont cause any damage
spot on mate had to do that when fitted A&S RAD &COOLER
15-01-2009, 11:58 PM
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Can you do me a MASSIVE favour please?!?
Measure the radiator?, I need dimensions for a ERST rad, and can't find them anywhere.
Thanks if you can
16-01-2009, 03:31 PM
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Can you do me a MASSIVE favour please?!?
Measure the radiator?, I need dimensions for a ERST rad, and can't find them anywhere.
Thanks if you can
Yes mate no problem!
As soon as it arrives i'l meassure it up for ya and send you a PM!
17-01-2009, 06:06 AM
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No need now mate, sorted as per other post, Thanks though!
17-01-2009, 09:02 AM
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