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new radiator
« on: 30 March 2014, 18:59:57 »
Any suggestions on  where to buy  a new radiator for a 2.6 Auto  facelift I assume main dealer is very expensive.
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #1 on: 30 March 2014, 19:01:22 »
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2014, 13:09:59 »
Got mine from them for a V6, good quality been on a couple of years no issues.
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2014, 13:57:05 »
Just used car cooling and got there in the end.

It is a small concern and I would call the man to discuss for best result :-)

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Re: new radiator
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2014, 16:27:34 »
Hello Steve Have you posted in the right section I do not understand your reply.
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2014, 16:31:14 »
How difficult a job is fitting a new radiator on an automatic 2.6.with of course air con Can you give me an idea of time scale. I assume to put leak seal in the system is a no no.
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #6 on: 31 March 2014, 16:49:39 »
No No to "snake oil quick fix" stuff. >:( >:( >:(

Rad out is quite straight forward and doesnt involve disturbing A/C rad as it can be unbolted and left inplace as its infront of coolant radiator.

Front bag pipes need removing then autobox feed pipes.Remove top hose and bottom hose,couple of electrical plugs for temp/fans and out it comes.Refit and add nice new coolant so all in a simple morning or afternoons job going steady with tea breaks  :y
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #7 on: 31 March 2014, 18:14:37 »
Quote from: robson on 31 March 2014, 16:31:14
How difficult a job is fitting a new radiator on an automatic 2.6.with of course air con Can you give me an idea of time scale. I assume to put leak seal in the system is a no no.

Is the ATF cooler a separate thing on your 2.6?  :-\ It's in the side of the main rad in some cars.  ;)
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #8 on: 31 March 2014, 21:54:47 »
Sorry to intrude, amba, but you said the a/c condenser is in front of the coolant radiator - does this mean that I can take it out easily and replace it?
A couple of years ago, when my a/c stopped working, the man at Kwik=Fit said it would mean a complete dismantling job, bumper off and everything: so I left it!

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Re: new radiator
« Reply #9 on: 31 March 2014, 21:57:02 »
Quote from: Bigron on 31 March 2014, 21:54:47
Sorry to intrude, amba, but you said the a/c condenser is in front of the coolant radiator - does this mean that I can take it out easily and replace it?
A couple of years ago, when my a/c stopped working, the man at Kwik=Fit said it would mean a complete dismantling job, bumper off and everything: so I left it!

Ron.

If your car is a face lift, then Mr Kwikshit was talking from his yaris ::)
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #10 on: 31 March 2014, 22:03:21 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 21:57:02
Quote from: Bigron on 31 March 2014, 21:54:47
Sorry to intrude, amba, but you said the a/c condenser is in front of the coolant radiator - does this mean that I can take it out easily and replace it?
A couple of years ago, when my a/c stopped working, the man at Kwik=Fit said it would mean a complete dismantling job, bumper off and everything: so I left it!

Ron.

If your car is a face lift, then Mr Kwikshit was talking from his yaris ::)

Although you will need to remove the radiator I believe!
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #11 on: 31 March 2014, 22:04:36 »
Yep, '51 Reg 2.6 V6 f/l!
Thanks, Al - because of what Kwik-Fit said, I haven't bothered to see it there's a "How to" on here, but I will now.
Once again, I am SO glad I'm on here; wonderful site, wonderful people......

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Re: new radiator
« Reply #12 on: 31 March 2014, 22:15:02 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 21:57:02
Quote from: Bigron on 31 March 2014, 21:54:47
Sorry to intrude, amba, but you said the a/c condenser is in front of the coolant radiator - does this mean that I can take it out easily and replace it?
A couple of years ago, when my a/c stopped working, the man at Kwik=Fit said it would mean a complete dismantling job, bumper off and everything: so I left it!

Ron.

If your car is a face lift, then Mr Kwikshit was talking from his yaris ::)

Facelift or preface lift ..... they're both in the same place meaning the job is the same.  :-\
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #13 on: 31 March 2014, 22:16:45 »
Quote from: Bigron on 31 March 2014, 22:04:36
Yep, '51 Reg 2.6 V6 f/l!
Thanks, Al - because of what Kwik-Fit said, I haven't bothered to see it there's a "How to" on here, but I will now.
Once again, I am SO glad I'm on here; wonderful site, wonderful people......

Ron.

Bumper stays put on all models. To access the condenser aka a/c rad the coolant rad needs to come out first, not difficult though.  :y
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Re: new radiator
« Reply #14 on: 31 March 2014, 22:17:10 »
Air con rad can be removed but will require the coolant radiator removing aswell due to the a/c rad being infront.(closer to front of car) than coolant radiator.

Coolant radiator can be removed without taking out a/c radiator.

Hope that makes sense...and yes the shitefit guy was talking rubbish ..as they usually do ;D
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