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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
As long as its not dripping hot coolant on the tester's head it'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
Please don't put rad weld in it. It will clog up other parts of the cooling system. It settles at the lowest point of the system
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And this is the very opposite place to where I need it to be!
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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
but its not the easiest job as you have to disconnect the power steering cooler which is messy
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Is this the thinner radiator in front of the main radiator? If so, another reason for why I'd like to do this myself, as the last time a mechanic worked on the car, they damaged the top line of fins. No leaks thankfully. I won't really care if it takes two days for me to do it, so long as I don't break anything else in the process.
Doesn't the transmission oil flow through a pipe within the radiator as well (or is that something else)? If so, I also need to avoid too much loss, and then be able to top it up afterwards.
BTW Thanks for the shopping list of parts MJ. Best to have these now than having to chase them down later.
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Fan Jet Windscreen Washers,
Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds