Removing Mr2 Radiator

[Rookey]

I need help from you guys asap...

I need to get the rad out of my mr2 as i sold it to Rico, but im having MAJOR difficulty actually getting the damn thing outta the car..

I drained it, took off all the hoses, removed the top bolt for the fan, removed the bonnet catch thingy, the rad clamps, what now? its stuck, it moves but it wont come out!!!

Does it drop out from the bottom? If so it looks like ill have to remove a cross member thing.

HELP PLEASE!

Dave

[ricomr2]

Theres bolts at the bottom too...

[Rookey]

Where?

I looked and felt all along the bottom and couldn't see or find any, the rad seems pretty free moving as well though...

[Bibbs]

that's why I sent you the 140Mb BGB fella -

[Rookey]

I used it...

I've done all it has told me to!

[ricomr2]

Hmm... Is it caught on anything?

Have you taken the fan/s off?

[Rookey]

Fan isn't meant to come off (plus there is no room for it to) until the rad is out according to the guide...

[Rookey]

And ive had a proper look and cant see that its caught on anything...

[bfuller]

Dave -

I'll get the barsteward thing out, No problem at all.

;)

[Rookey]

Cool, brilliant! :P

Ill grab your help with that tonight then mate and Rico...ill get it shipped "am" for wednesday, that cool?

[BLOODUK]

Dave -

I'll get the barsteward thing out, No problem at all.

;)

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Hammer... chainsaw and a tub of lube?

[Rookey]

Well, quoting from the manual...

I have to use the "drain c*ck" to drain the fluids then remove the "o-ring"...

Odd descriptions!lol

[ricomr2]

Gonna be too late for me to have it fixed in time for the meet

but i need it anyway so wed will do.

[Jimlad]

Rookey...Finger oot!!!

[Rookey]

Ive taken and replaced rads in other cars before Jim, I didn't think this one would be such a booger to get out. I haven't exactly done it on purpose, i dont like havin a bad name :(

[Pete J]

Ive taken and replaced rads in other cars before Jim, I didn't think this one would be such a booger to get out. I haven't exactly done it on purpose, i dont like havin a bad name :(

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There are no bolts at the bottom. The rad sits on 2 big round rubber blocks. They'll be rotten, but are reusable if required.

From underneath, prise with a long screwdriver between the bottom of the rad and the beam the rad sits on and it'll pop free.

[Rookey]

Brilliant! :)

Cheers!

[ricomr2]

Ive taken and replaced rads in other cars before Jim, I didn't think this one would be such a booger to get out. I haven't exactly done it on purpose, i dont like havin a bad name :(

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Dont worry about it mate :D

Would have been nice to have the car back on the road for the weekend

but its no biggy!!

I'll just go with Jim in his...

Good luck getting it out mate,

i've taken one out of a tubby before and could have sworn there where bolts at the bottom

but the rusty rubbers ring a bell...

[bfuller]

Problem solved.

I had it out in less than 10 mins

[ricomr2]

Lol... Knew it would be something simple.

Nice one dude

[houston]

so when will i be gettin me zorst? looks like you have some work to do rico

[bfuller]

I had a good go at getting the exhaust off last night aswell....

My 19 inch breaker bar & 17mm impact socket wouldnt loosen the bolts....

*Must remember to take angle grinder with me next time*

[ricomr2]

so when will i be gettin me zorst? looks like you have some work to do rico

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I'll take the exhaust of mine tomorrow mate and post it for the weekend.

I had a good go at getting the exhaust off last night aswell....

My 19 inch breaker bar & 17mm impact socket wouldnt loosen the bolts....

*Must remember to take angle grinder with me next time*

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So is it just the radiator coming now??

[Rookey]

so when will i be gettin me zorst? looks like you have some work to do rico

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I'll take the exhaust of mine tomorrow mate and post it for the weekend.

I had a good go at getting the exhaust off last night aswell....

My 19 inch breaker bar & 17mm impact socket wouldnt loosen the bolts....

*Must remember to take angle grinder with me next time*

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So is it just the radiator coming now??

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Well I'll make sure we have another go at the exhaust this weekend as its much easier to get now with the back bumper off n all!

AND when bfuller was doing it it was about 10:30pm! (tres dark)

[bfuller]

Well I'll make sure we have another go at the exhaust this weekend as its much easier to get now with the back bumper off n all!

I was serious about the angle grinder thing! - Them bolts are rock solid.

If I cut the cat in half, pull the exhaust out then grind the bolts off, it'll be a 10 min job :D