A2TheA 0 Posted November 5, 2007 i was under the bonnet of my beloved 205 gti when i noticed the radiotor fins are discoloured and very brittle (on the drivers side(right if sat in the car)) i have recently finshed a mechanics course at college so i am alright (he says) when it comes to remove/replaceing things. i was just curious i have a brand new radiator available and was wondering how much of a hassle it is to change a radiator? weekend? day? afternoon? baring in mind i havent done a radiator before so will probably be 'Haynesing' it Regards A2TheA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted November 5, 2007 It not a hard job at all, the only real issue you will face is rusty jubilee clips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainP 2 Posted November 5, 2007 Or worst still, the bottom hose clip being the original pug one :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2TheA 0 Posted November 5, 2007 so advisable to replace all jubalee clips when renwing radiator? thansk for the fast replaies guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted November 5, 2007 Yes you'll almost certainly need new ones after hacksawing the rusty remains of the old ones out Its worth checking the condition of the metal pipe in the drivers wheelarch too as these rust pretty badly and you may as well change it at the same time if its gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2TheA 0 Posted November 5, 2007 thanks, wheres the best place to find a set of clips? or is it easirer to go to the local peugeot dealer and get had by their rediculours prices? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 99 Posted November 5, 2007 Any old hose clips will do - they're usually a couple of quid at most from any motor factors. If you replace the metal pipe as well then new ones are only £13ish from Peugeot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2TheA 0 Posted November 5, 2007 Any old hose clips will do - they're usually a couple of quid at most from any motor factors. If you replace the metal pipe as well then new ones are only £13ish from Peugeot. any old hose clips. i take it i will need specific sizes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted November 5, 2007 Make sure you can get the screws out to remove the slam panel before trying the jubillees! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted November 6, 2007 any old hose clips. i take it i will need specific sizes? See attached drawing for sizes of jubilee clip you need in mm's. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted November 6, 2007 And if you struggle with the screws for the grill and slam panel, get yourself an impact drivers, gets them off in no time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
