DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Well, the time has come  , i need to remove the radiator to clean out all the sand, clay, ramblers, seeds, mud and general crap. and at the same time clean the horn  , i seem to have acquired a VA Noddy horn
I'm not happy doing all on my own so have decided to get some help from a mechanic neighbour. Tomorrow at 14:00 .....
I have read BCB's thread (and printed it  ) but was wondering if there are any specific step by step instructions available anywhere. I dont think i need to remove the intercooler and aircon rad, can I just remove the engine rad and then get a hose pipe to the others. Ive tried washing out the engine rad on the vehicle but the clay is solid and wont budge.
I'll try and take a few pics of the removal and write some instructions if non already exist
Thanks Duncan
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8754WX
Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Billingham
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there will be some r+r instructions on GTR,
alt you could send me a message and i could send you the info you require tonight when i get in from work if that is ok, 
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| 6th Aug 2008 1:52 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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PM sent (in a second or so) Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 6th Aug 2008 1:55 pm |
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8754WX
Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Billingham
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what engine and year of veh please 
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| 6th Aug 2008 2:04 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Dunc ..i have them to hand if you cant wait till tonight G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 6th Aug 2008 2:07 pm |
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craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
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Wiggs - if you can do the same for me as you do for dunc it'd be appreciated.
Need to clean some of the crud out of mine - sharpish.
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| 6th Aug 2008 2:41 pm |
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bobbycrispbox
Member Since: 15 May 2006
Location: Where women glow and men plunder
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Having been through the pain of removing and refitting the rad and intercooler... I wouldn't bother again. I'd just take the fan out and hose the rads from the engine side, in situ. If I'd have spent as much time hosing as I spent last time removing and refitting the rads (about six hours ), then the rad would end up pretty clean.
And I wouldn't have to get my aircon regassed 
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| 6th Aug 2008 2:56 pm |
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wiggs
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craig wrote:Wiggs - if you can do the same for me as you do for dunc it'd be appreciated.
Need to clean some of the crud out of mine - sharpish.
Pm me an email address and i will forward them on G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 6th Aug 2008 3:08 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Quote:what engine and year of veh please
its a TDV6 July 06 build Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 6th Aug 2008 5:32 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Wiggs, 8754WX
many thanks for instructions seems like a big job
BobbyCrispBox.. , did you drain all the coolant as per instructions ie front heater and rear heater, or di you just pull the rad pipe off and let it all gush out I am assuming that doing it that way may cause some airlocks ?? Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 7th Aug 2008 8:38 am |
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bobbycrispbox
Member Since: 15 May 2006
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Quote:front heater and rear heater
No rear heater on mine 
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| 7th Aug 2008 9:08 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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sorry, forgot.
did you drain as per the instructions or just pull the pipe off ?? Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 7th Aug 2008 9:10 am |
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bobbycrispbox
Member Since: 15 May 2006
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That's what the instructions say to do
Quote:Release the clip and disconnect the radiator lower hose, allow the coolant to drain.
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| 7th Aug 2008 9:43 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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but it also talks about opening up the heater to max and disconnecting the heater hoses as well as the rad hose Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 7th Aug 2008 9:54 am |
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bobbycrispbox
Member Since: 15 May 2006
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Quote:1. Position the vehicle on a lift.
2. Set the heater controls to maximum.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
Remove the coolant expansion tank cap.
6. Remove the radiator access panel.
Remove the 4 bolts.
7. Position a container to collect the fluid.
8. CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
Release the clip and disconnect the radiator lower hose, allow the coolant to drain.
I did all that.
But I didn't disconnect the heater hoses because I don't have a rear heater. The front heater, I believe, is part of the main rad assy, so no hose to disconnect.
In fairness, it was long enough ago that I can't remember the detail. I might have disconnected hoses to another rad that I can't remember. I can only remember doing stuff with the main rad, AC rad, fuel cooler and intercooler.
All I can say is I followed the instructions faithfully.
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| 7th Aug 2008 10:03 am |
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