x300 radiator removal
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x300 radiator removal
So....
I inadvertently bumped over a curb while parking at the office this morning. Have bent my radiator core and am horrified. Found a shop that thinks repair is an option over replacement but am having trouble getting the damn radiator out. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Clay
I inadvertently bumped over a curb while parking at the office this morning. Have bent my radiator core and am horrified. Found a shop that thinks repair is an option over replacement but am having trouble getting the damn radiator out. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Clay
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X300 radiator removal
Haven't actually removed my radiator, but when I replaced the bottom mounts it was hanging loose and looked like a reasonably easy job.
Suggest:
. Put the car on ramps.
. Disconnect the radiator hoses, connectors and sensors. Not sure if you will have to remove the shroud and fans, but easy enough to do and I'd recommend it.
. I'd tie the airconditioning condenser radiator up tightly to its top mounting panel.
. From underneath remove the plastic bottom splash pan (missing on my car) and the radiator mount which is secured by four phillips-head bolts.
. The radiator should now slide/drop downwards for removal.
When replacing make sure that the top mounting bushes for both radiators go in their holes - almost a two-person job. I used long bolts to align and raise the radiators slowly.
Reckon that the job should take less than 30 minutes.
Have fun - it's nice and warm here in NZ so no snow and rain to lie in !!.
Suggest:
. Put the car on ramps.
. Disconnect the radiator hoses, connectors and sensors. Not sure if you will have to remove the shroud and fans, but easy enough to do and I'd recommend it.
. I'd tie the airconditioning condenser radiator up tightly to its top mounting panel.
. From underneath remove the plastic bottom splash pan (missing on my car) and the radiator mount which is secured by four phillips-head bolts.
. The radiator should now slide/drop downwards for removal.
When replacing make sure that the top mounting bushes for both radiators go in their holes - almost a two-person job. I used long bolts to align and raise the radiators slowly.
Reckon that the job should take less than 30 minutes.
Have fun - it's nice and warm here in NZ so no snow and rain to lie in !!.
Last edited by KiwiTD; 01-28-2013 at 02:53 PM. Reason: Additional info
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Hi guys, sorry to jump on the end of the thread.
I have a leaking radiator on a 3.2 x300 and have seen the prices for new radiators. My local independent has some pressure tested second hand ones in stock, what I want to know is does it matter if the car has aircon or not when getting a new radiator as on many websites it does not differentiate? Many thanks
I have a leaking radiator on a 3.2 x300 and have seen the prices for new radiators. My local independent has some pressure tested second hand ones in stock, what I want to know is does it matter if the car has aircon or not when getting a new radiator as on many websites it does not differentiate? Many thanks
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