Another cooloant prob

[chrisduke]

My 04 Cupra tdi has just shat its radiator all over my drive. Anyone know a good supplier for good price need to get it changed sharpish as im away wednesday! Eurp car parts list one but it doesnt say whether its for the cupra or just a normal ibiza are they different??

Also anyone changed a rad? Is it a bumper off job??

 

[Badger]

They're all the same! I'm assuming this is the one you're looking at?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/S...f5ad65ac9924fbd4aa3bbd8ee32170414b8d62&000261

I've fitted this one to my car, not bad quality to be honest. One thing that I found was that the cooling fan shroud needs the holes widening before reattaching to the car as the holes on the radiator of slightly shorter.

Here is my car during a radiator change last week.

Looks loads but perfectly DIY.

PS - I also changed my Aircon Condenser at the same time.

 

[chrisduke]

radiator

Cheers Badger

My aircons not worked for a while think its the pump. Just about to start getting the rad out. My clutch was in pain getting it on the ramp! Bet thats the next issue!

 

[Badger]

I would recommend getting some of this stuff for the fan control thingy - http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...0-premium-silicone-black-gasket-maker-sealant

The radiator doesn't come with a washer however, this stuff works great!

 

[chrisduke]

Cool is that for the temp sensor? Just got the rad out what a pig of a job, ive never seen such shite electrical connectors there a right pain in the arse to seperate! And having to take the whole front end out to get the rad out is ridiculous!!

 

[Badger]

It's for the coolant fan switch. Forgot the name of it earlier...

I had problems removing the headlight connectors so I feel your pain. It's all good though considering you're saving yourself £££ in labour from a garage

 

[TDiPat]

Badger, I did my radiator last week too. Had the exact same problem as you regarding the holes for the fan shroud. The old one was definitely gone, pink stuff everywhere! Haynes manual and a half decent toolkit and this is a very straightforward job though.

 

[chrisduke]

Yep all sorted. Must say it went back together easier than it came apart! I had to slot the holes very slightly! But my local EPC didnt have the EIS rad had to get the £65 Hella one! Looked decent quality so happy days! Cheers for the help Badger!