Radiator Change

[John h]

Anybody got a step by step guide on rad change for 3ltr 2nd gen ? got my replacement rad today so just wondered

[stormforce]

1/take off top and bottom rad hoses.
2/take off trans pipes from bottom of rad.(make sure you got something at hand to plug the pipes in order not to lose to much atf.
3/take off rad cowling.
4/undo the 4 x 10mm bolts (2 each side) holding the rad in place
5/lift out rad.
6/replace rad and bolt in place.
7/refit rad shroud.
8/ connect up tans pipes and rad hoses.
9/ fill rad and burp the system

[BUSHWHACKER]

Sounds like you've done it before Rich.

[stormforce]

just the once or twice Vince

[John h]

Many thanks for your quick response ! now I am worried is it really that easy ?
how long should a mere novice take allowing for the odd knucklescrape etc ?

[stormforce]

you should be able to get it changed and the truck ready to drive in about a hour to hour and half.
Once you done it you'll realise how easy it was

[John h]

Right then ! I've got to learn sometime I suppose Wish me luck will post my results at the weekend !

[John h]

Took 2hours 48 minutes 3 knuckles and a lost socket thrown down garden when having a strop ! But now have a feeling of achievement Garage man checked it and said good job He had a very sarcastic laugh when i said I wanted to do a body and suspension lift though