replace radiator

genpk · 28th December 2019, 11:08

Finally put the new radiator in one of the 75s today.
Had a leak down the left side and around the elbow and as summer is here time to change it.
I know the subject is well covered on here but came up with a good way to cut the plastic fan shroud without cracking the old brittle plastic.
Used a soldering iron to cut out the bits around the aircon pipes, worked a treat,
sliced it like butter and left a good strong edge.

steve-45 · 28th December 2019, 11:21

SUMMER !!! It’s alright for some.

genpk · 28th December 2019, 12:27

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Originally Posted by steve-45

SUMMER !!! It’s alright for some.

You guys getting floods, were burning over here!!
Had four days of 40c plus last week, cooled off now back into the low 30s.
East coast has alot of fires going on at the moment.

FLYING BANANA · 28th December 2019, 12:51

Whatever the weather we moan about it. Hope the repair is going well.

genpk · 29th December 2019, 00:16

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Whatever the weather we moan about it. Hope the repair is going well.

Re weather, thats true.
The repair is all done, about 3 hours including lunch and coffee!!
Hardest part was getting the cooler and condenser back in front of the radiator!!

28th December 2019, 11:08	#1
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	replace radiator Finally put the new radiator in one of the 75s today. Had a leak down the left side and around the elbow and as summer is here time to change it. I know the subject is well covered on here but came up with a good way to cut the plastic fan shroud without cracking the old brittle plastic. Used a soldering iron to cut out the bits around the aircon pipes, worked a treat, sliced it like butter and left a good strong edge.

28th December 2019, 12:51	#4
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28th December 2019, 11:21	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	SUMMER !!! It’s alright for some.