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[05omegav6]

Can be done with the rad in situ... just. Removal involved folding the old one in half, and refitting involved alot of cursing iirc

[Bigron]

Thanks a million, gents. Maybe they just wanted to boost their bonus/commission or however they earn extras?
Just to clarify: if I just wanted the rad out (I don't), I can remove it on its own, despite its being behind, yet if I want to remove the ac radiator (I do), I have to remove the coolant rad first despite its being behind?
Um, can you see my confusion?

Ron.

[05omegav6]

The front edge of the slam panel is over the aircon condenser, whereas the rad simply(ish) lifts out as there's nothing above it

[Andy B]

Thanks a million, gents. Maybe they just wanted to boost their bonus/commission or however they earn extras?
Just to clarify: if I just wanted the rad out (I don't), I can remove it on its own, despite its being behind, yet if I want to remove the ac radiator (I do), I have to remove the coolant rad first despite its being behind?
Um, can you see my confusion?

Ron.

Correct!

No ..... can't see the confusion  When you stick your head under the bonnet and look in front of the fan it's the coolant rad you can see. When that's out of the way, you then have access to the a/c condenser which is right at the front of the car behind the grille. 

[Bigron]

Ah, all is crystal, now!
Maybe that's why Mr. Kwik-Fit wanted the front bumper off?
Could be a job for if and when we get a summer.......

Ron.

[05omegav6]

I forgot... the front fans are fitted to the slam panel from the engine side, followed by the air con condenser, then the oil cooler (if fitted) and finally the coolant rad drops in behind

So front bumper is totally irrelevant 

[Bigron]

Bloody hell!
I'll open the windows!!!

Ron.

[Andy B]

Bloody hell!
I'll open the windows!!!

Ron.

It's easy Ron. The fans come out as a unit. 

[Bigron]

Thanks for the encouragement; I do appreciate all the help on here.
I don't want to say goodbye to the car, James has just done my cambelt and thermostat. My leaking gearbox is a higher priority, though.

Ron.

[Entwood]

Personally, I wouldn't try and change the A/C radiator (condenser) without removing the normal radiator.

A so-called professional air con "specialist" decided to do mine that way ... and managed to break the main rad... one of the plastic pipes ... and then proceeded to "bodge" the repair rather than admit to it. ....

Saga starts at post 4539, ends at 4361 ....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=43963.4539

[robson]

Hello Big Ron I know your dilema James did my cam belt and thermostat 4years interval, fantastic job,  but recently I have had trouble with the exhaust , door motors, and now the radiator and you begin to wonder what next but want to keep the car. thanks all for the input on Rad change.

[steve6367]

Hello Steve Have you posted in the right section I do not understand your reply.

Hello, yes - I have used the company linked above 'Car Cooling' and was just recomending a call to them and a converstaion about exactly what you want. I ordered online originally which caused some issues.

[robson]

thanks Steve

[robson]

Now the bonnet catch needs adjusting maybe it is the hot weather getting to the car.