Coolant and Heating New radiator - Revision history

HarryMann: /* More on ins and outs with rads */

2007-10-11T22:06:13Z

HarryMann: /* More on ins and outs with rads */

2007-10-11T22:04:49Z

More on ins and outs with rads

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	No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..		No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..

	As usual, before starting a job, have a good look a round at what's involved and even try loosening the bolts and in this case checking the ~~consition~~ of other parts involved, so you can get them ordered 'before the crisis'..		As usual, before starting a job, have a good look a round at what's involved and even try loosening the bolts and in this case checking the condition of other parts involved, so you can get them ordered 'before the crisis'..

	The bottom bracket setscrews are the ones, they should come out if you use a good socket or ring on them and 'commit' to them first time out. Then the top is just slotted in.		The bottom bracket setscrews are the ones, they should come out if you use a good socket or ring on them and 'commit' to them first time out. Then the top is just slotted in.
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	Rest is pretty easy if you have plenty of time - like all jobs if you want to do it 'bish, bosh, bash' something will go wrong... think it through first. e.g. check for incipient hose and pipe leaks, condition of clamps and clips and make sure you have these sorted, slightly loosen and pre-lube anything that has to come apart, a quick wire brush and clean-up before attempting to remove something.		Rest is pretty easy if you have plenty of time - like all jobs if you want to do it 'bish, bosh, bash' something will go wrong... think it through first. e.g. check for incipient hose and pipe leaks, condition of clamps and clips and make sure you have these sorted, slightly loosen and pre-lube anything that has to come apart, a quick wire brush and clean-up before attempting to remove something.

	As you'll see when you read the Wiki item, is that I hadn't reckoned on a new rad being somehwat different in design as far as allowing the cowling to seat nicely - but with a bit of time, turned it to my advantage I suppose.
	Take the opportunity to clean the fan terminals and coat with No-Crode or similar, ditto, thermoswitch wiring.		Take the opportunity to clean the fan terminals and coat with No-Crode or similar, ditto, thermoswitch wiring.

	~~Good luck.~~ Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully ~~sraining T25~~ than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).		Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully draining T25s than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).

	'''PS''' Its also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and its cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.		'''PS.''' Its also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and its cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.

	== Other stuff ==		== Other stuff ==

	Nada		Nada

HarryMann: /* More on in and outs with rads */

2007-10-11T22:03:08Z

HarryMann at 22:02, 11 October 2007

2007-10-11T22:02:13Z

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	== More on in and outs with rads ===		== More on in and outs with rads ==

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip
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	'''PS''' Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.		'''PS''' Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.

	== Other stuff ===		== Other stuff ==

	Nada		Nada

HarryMann at 22:01, 11 October 2007

2007-10-11T22:01:46Z

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	lower away!		lower away!


			== More on in and outs with rads ===

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip
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	'''PS''' Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.		'''PS''' Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.

			== Other stuff ===

			Nada

HarryMann: /* New Radiator - Gneeral Comments */

2007-10-11T22:00:24Z

New Radiator - Gneeral Comments

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	== New Radiator - ~~Gneeral Comments~~ ==		== New Radiator - General observations==
	'''HarryMann:''' Sometimes the only answer to consistent overheating on an older vehicle is a new radiator		'''HarryMann:''' Sometimes the only answer to consistent overheating on an older vehicle is a new radiator

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	[[Image:Rad_cowl_fix_01.jpg]]		[[Image:Rad_cowl_fix_01.jpg]]


	== Replacing radiator ==		== Replacing radiator ==

HarryMann: /* Replacing radiator */

2007-10-11T21:57:02Z

Replacing radiator

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	Good luck. Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully sraining T25 than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).		Good luck. Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully sraining T25 than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).

	PS. Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.		'''PS''' Also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.

HarryMann: /* Replacing radiator */

2007-10-11T21:56:08Z

Replacing radiator

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	No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..		No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..

	As usual, before starting a job, have a good look a round at ~~waht~~'s involved and even try loosening the bolts and in this case checking the consition of other parts involved, so you can get them ordered 'before the crisis'..		As usual, before starting a job, have a good look a round at what's involved and even try loosening the bolts and in this case checking the consition of other parts involved, so you can get them ordered 'before the crisis'..

	The bottom bracket setscrews are the ones, they should come out if you use a good socket or ring on them and 'commit' to them first time out. Then the top is just slotted in.		The bottom bracket setscrews are the ones, they should come out if you use a good socket or ring on them and 'commit' to them first time out. Then the top is just slotted in.

HarryMann: /* Replacing radiator */

2007-10-11T21:55:57Z

Replacing radiator

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	lower away!		lower away!

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire ~~nuts~~)		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip

	No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..		No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..

HarryMann: /* Replacing radiator */

2007-10-11T21:55:14Z

Replacing radiator

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	'''Elvis:''' Radiator Replacement - how easy ?		'''Elvis:''' Radiator Replacement - how easy ?

			'''KevTheRev:'''

			Proceedure is in the Haynes for radiator removal...Chapter 3 section3...haynes rates it at simple

			it has pictures and everything

			remove the grills

			remove the wiring harness

			remove the spare

			disconnect the hoses at the bottom of the rad

			two bolts from the lower brackets.(while somebody supports the rad)

			lower away!

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire nuts)		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire nuts)

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	== More on ins and outs with rads ==		== More on ins and outs with rads ==

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping ~~setcsrews each I seem to remember,~~ going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with self-tapping setscrews going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip, which started turning.

	No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..		No ''serious'' corrosion issues, maybe one was a bit difficult and worried me for a second or two..

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	== More on in and outs with rads ==		== More on ins and outs with rads ==

	'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip		'''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets with 3 self-tapping setcsrews each I seem to remember, going into anchor nuts (Spire clips). Had to replace one spire clip
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	Good luck. Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully sraining T25 than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).		Good luck. Might be best to drain the WHOLE cooling systen and refill with new 50/50 mix, although you can easily tie the hoses up high enough to prevent a flood of coolant (I always seem to have more trouble fully sraining T25 than re-filling and bleeding, which seems fairly easy).

	'''PS''' ~~Also~~ a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.		'''PS''' Its also a good time to take a look at the heater valve, and its cable connections, ensuring it turns off and on fully and has no leaks, ditto I also removed and washed out the windscreen washer bottle (Ugh stuff inside it) and replace rubber seal etc.

	== Other stuff ==		== Other stuff ==

	Nada		Nada