is200 radiator swap?
is200 radiator swap?
Current rad is knackered so I need to swap in a new one.
el_bandido
12-08-2021, 04:12 PM #1Anyone got a how-to on this? Can't imagine it's that hard, but am I going to be able to do it without taking the front bumper off?
Current rad is knackered so I need to swap in a new one.
Bowl underneath, open the plug to drain it,
Top pipe off, bottom pipe off,
Undo the top 2 brackets, unplug the fans and sensor,
Remove upwards job done
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Sparkystav
12-08-2021, 04:14 PM #2You can do it mate,
Bowl underneath, open the plug to drain it,
Top pipe off, bottom pipe off,
Undo the top 2 brackets, unplug the fans and sensor,
Remove upwards job done
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
Cheers mate!
edit: I assume the fans just clip on and off?
el_bandido
12-08-2021, 04:39 PM #3Wicked, didn't realise it was that easy.
Cheers mate!
edit: I assume the fans just clip on and off?
You'l soon see when you get the rad out.
Done it a few weeks ago when I swapped out for a dirensa ally rad
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FOSSIL FUELS
12-08-2021, 06:29 PM #4Screwed on... 10mm
You'l soon see when you get the rad out.
Done it a few weeks ago when I swapped out for a dirensa ally rad
el_bandido
12-08-2021, 07:28 PM #5I'm putting in a 45mm ally rad as well, cheaper than the OEM replacements and should do a nice job of keeping it cool.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
13-08-2021, 05:50 PM #9Unless you change the thermostat it won't make a single degree of cooling difference - its a sealed controlled system.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
Almost Finished
13-08-2021, 05:58 PM #10I changed my rad two weeks ago , 1 1/2 hours cuppa tea and a *** , it realy is simples .
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