Fitting a radiator on a an 02’ Plate Clio Sport 172.

[Carlos.Leeds]

Hey all,

It seems my radiator could be leaking. Coolant level drops when I have filled it up and there is a drip from the bottom corner of the radiator when looking underneath at the front.

Been quoted £140 for a new radiator.

Question is how hard would it be to fit myself?? Would it be easier to get a garage to do it or could I attempt it on my drive?

Please don’t say it’s a bumper off jobbie etc.

Thanks

Carlos

 

[16v_jon]

remove the slam pannel and they undertay and the fuel rail protector its pretty easy to change the Rad, you will need to remove the air-con parts etc but you dont need to remove the bumper, a new nissins rad will only cost you £70. it may not be the rad it may be the lower coolant pipe looking at the engine from the front its to the lower left have a look down there for leaks quite common

 

[Carlos.Leeds]

Comes out of either end at the bottom of the radiator depending on how the car is parked.