gats15 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Hi i`ve got to fit a new radiator to my 1.6 gti, how straight forward is this job and is there anything i need to know in advance? What do i need to remove to gain access first as i have`nt had the chance to look properly yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted November 13, 2006 remove top hose, small hose at the other end, bottom hose and unplug the rad fan switch. tilt the top of the rad backwards and lift the bottom clear of the support crossmember and lower out of engine bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted November 13, 2006 bottom hose will be behind this panel in the wheelarch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted November 13, 2006 Get yo'self a flexible hose clip driver to save some of the bover... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dd_156ar 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Take the opportunity to check your starter motor and the associated wiring. Access is a real pain with the radiator in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted November 14, 2006 If you have the original induction pipework for the airfilter, the plastic funnel under the slam panel can be a whore to remove. The bolts will often spin inside this and you'll either need to grind them off/drill them out, or remove the slam panel, which can also be a whore if the bolts are rusted and siezed! Of course I could be talking bollocks and you might not need to remove this to get the radiator out, but I did when I did mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted November 14, 2006 ^ i also had to remove that little lot when i did mine. i think it was because i couldn't get the air filter inlet pipe off of the slam panel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gats15 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks for the replys, should hopefully go well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greig 0 Posted November 15, 2006 definately take the opportunity to check the starter motor and the brown multiplug while youve got the rad out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inferno 1 Posted November 15, 2006 be prepared to find a knacked metal pipe between the 2 bottom pipes as i did last nite:( bx 16v pipes make a good replacement if your running oil water cooler : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted November 15, 2006 you may need new hose clips to go with driver too;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
