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Offline xtetx

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Radiator Change Tonight
« on: 28 February 2013, 13:17 »
My rad is rotten, im loosing sort of 1.5lts of water every 200 miles!  :sick:

ive got a guide: http://www.vwforum.com/forums/f15/mk4-radiator-replacement-diy-51597/

cant seem to find one on here!

any other tips or tricks i should know before pulling most of the front end off my car, again...

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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2013, 16:54 »
looks like itll take no time atall!!!

no tips but i do like that write up!!
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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2013, 17:26 »
Should only take an hour,
Its really easy................. You will most likely snap the screws holding the rad on though.
How old is the Stat? I would consider changing the thermostat whilst the coolant is out.
Save doing it again.

Do you have aircon?
Where did you buy the replacement rad from?




Did the one on my mk4 just before I sold the car.












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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #3 on: 01 March 2013, 12:34 »
i got a eis rad from euro car parts, was only £32 with forum discount! changed stat about 2 months ago!
was really easy! ill update my thread!
« Last Edit: 01 March 2013, 14:10 by xtetx »
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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #4 on: 01 March 2013, 17:56 »
I got the same Rad from carparts4less, It was £25, lol
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Offline xtetx

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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2013, 18:17 »
Haha you win!
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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #6 on: 01 March 2013, 18:42 »
What did you think of the build quality?
Did all your holes line up?
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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #7 on: 01 March 2013, 19:15 »
I thought it was great to be honest! Line up perfect for me :)
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Re: Radiator Change Tonight
« Reply #8 on: 01 March 2013, 19:21 »
I must of had a bad one, I got it to fit but it was a little tough.
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