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Hi all

I've got to do a radiator fan & shroud replacement on my van (1.9 petrol) before Weds as I want to take it camping for the first time!
I've got a copy of the Haynes and it says I need to take the radiator off first, although I don't have to drain the system...

Is this right, or can it all be done in situ - I'm more computer programmer than mechanic, so if it's a rad off job then I'll phone round some mechanics in the morning to see if they can fit me in before the weekend

Cheers for the help

it can be done in situ , i have done it .
be carfull as you will be strecting the hoses/ wires , but a little time and no problem

its a bit fiddly holding the radiator and undoing the mounts and when fittng as you need to lift , postition and fit the brackets

did mine all by myself so it is possible!

Removing the rad isn't such a hard job if it comes to that. I'm a computer programmer with no mechanical experience too and I've just replaced my radiator. But like billy says, it should be quite possible to do without removing the hoses

Lovely, cheers both for the responses - I'll get under the van and see what's what