replacing 172 radiator - bumper removal ?

[Middo]

whats the easiest way of replacing the radiator on the 172. im guessing to remove the front bumper and go at it that way. or can you get to it comfortably from beneath ?

car is off the road, so if bumper remonval is more time consuming thats not a real issue.

 

[ben_p]

yer bumper off/ cant get it out the bottom, its attached to the air con rad though.

fairly easy

 

[ben_p]

you will need to remove the t-pannel too (well it will be easier)

 

[Middo]

cheers ben! Is there a guide or something on replacing it? Might have to nick a haynes manual off someone

 

[ben_p]

no guide,

its pretty easy.. should only take a hour or so matey

 

[TomTom]

Bumper - Remove the 2 X 10mms underneath holding the bumper onto the subframe. Remove the T20s in each wheel arch liner (can jack the car up and take the wheels off if you've got claws for hands) Pull back the arch liner and you'll see a 10mm either side holding the bumper onto the wing. Under the bonnet theres 2 plastic clips - at the top of the grill, pop these off. Now lever the bumper forward / outwards either side at a time, best with a mate each side, unclip fog lights. Done.

T-Panel - Theres a git of 13mm right at the front going backwards from the slam panel, 13mm ratchet spanners easiest. Might be two on a Ph1. Undo the 2 X 10mms holding the bonnet catch onto the T-Panel and pull out, move out the way (note where the holes line up as if you line it up wrong after the bonnet can jam shut - should be roughly central.) You'll see the remaining bolts around near the headlights.

 

[Middo]

thanks! will get cracking

 

[makavelli]

did you do it today fella?

if you have got magic fingers you should be able to to swap the radiator without having to remove the fan or the aircon condensor

its tricky but a lot easier than taking it all out

 

[Middo]

i'm gonna do it next weekend, gotta source a radiator this week

 

[makavelli]

ah cool

there a clio haynes manual in congy library if that helps lol

took a few hours but wasnt too hard to do

 

[Middo]

i'm guessing it'll take a couple of days because once the front bumper comes off i'll go racing into the garage to get it polished lmao.

either that, or ill call mini-valver

 

[Giles]

what up with your car mark?

leaking?

 

[Middo]

yeah radiators leaking

 

[madmike1]

i mighht be able to get hold of a brand new radiator for £50

 

[davebem]

I think theres one on ebay for £40.

 

[mini-valver]

Lol, I knew my name would be in here somewhere! Found that Haynes manual so if you want me to come and help, give me a text. I'm free this weekend either way mate!

 

[Middo]

good stuff, you know theres always a few stella in it for you! will check out those radiators. madmike, if you can get hold of one let us know!

 

[mini-valver]

Woohoo! Your spraying and PCing skills will be more than enough fela. Glad to help