Date: 29 Oct 2005 13:13:51 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: c900 radiator replacement procedure?
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:51:37 GMT, Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> wrote: > Pretty much just slides out. Remove the bonnet first. That's like the hood, right? ;) > Note any drill holes > on the old one, since you may need to rub a pattern for your replacement > radiator. I was wondering about that part. > Keep the old fan thermo-switch, in case your replacement radiator doesn't > have one ... You didn't say if the replacement was genuine SAAB, or not. It's not, but it has a new thermal switch anyway. > While the coolant is drained, it'd be worth removing the major rubber > coolant pipework, cleaning up the bosses and replacing the jubilee clips. Well, it's in someone else's parking lot right now, and I think I can do it there but I don't want to push it. Of course, new hoses and new clamps. > I can't believe what a difference a new radiator made. I got my money's > worth out of the old one ... Sounds like you have, too :) Well, this one _was_ getting a bit plugged, I think. Car getting awful warm on days when it shouldn't have, that sort of thing. So,...not so bad. > Good luck. Thanks. If I get anything good picture-wise I'll put up a page or send it to Craig or something. Dave
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