VAG-hag 0 Posted December 10, 2006 the one off the front crack pipe.'o' rings inside the crackpipe dood was the crack pipe an optional extra ? i didnt get one on mine - denied :afro: :lol: the one off the front crack pipe.'o' rings inside the crackpipe dood was the crack pipe an optional extra ? i didnt get one on mine - denied :afro: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 23, 2006 Any one on here got a step by step guide to taking the front bumper off as today me and my mate are sorting out the radiator on the VR! any help much appriciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 23, 2006 AFAIK to get to the nuts that secure the bumper you need to take the wheel arch liners out. Im not 100% on that mind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 23, 2006 im sure we will sort it just didnt want to break nefin like clips or sumfin like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted December 23, 2006 If I remember right, there's 2 M10 bolts (17mm socket) up through the chassis rail each side and a few self tappers holding the plastic guards on at each side. Plus you'll have to disconnect the wiring from lights etc. Front panels mainly just headlights out then about six 6mm (10mm socket) self tapping bolts on each side plus a couple more in the centre behind the front bumper. Top rad brackets and it's away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted December 23, 2006 You can get the rad out sideways.. if you take the fan assembly off the back of it while it's in-situ and then remove the battery. Lean the top of the rad back, lift out the right-hand end, tilt it upwards till the bottom of it clears the battery tray.. slide out sideways .. A local mechanic did mine for me this year, took him about three hours, which isn't bad considering he'd never done one before. (The fan disassembly has a book time of 1 hour, on it's own..) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 23, 2006 not worth taking the fan off then is it! think the safe bet is the front bumper and grill lights etc and bring it out forwards! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted December 23, 2006 not worth taking the fan off then is it! think the safe bet is the front bumper and grill lights etc and bring it out forwards! Well you'll have to take the fans off at some point, unless you're buying a new rad with fans already fitted .. :roll: ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 23, 2006 yeah didnt think of that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 23, 2006 right theres the top hose for the top of the radiator and the bottom hose for the bottom of the rad theres a sensor it looks like above the bottom hose what is it? mine seems a bit crappy the bit thats screwed into the radiator that is! how much are they to replace? Also is it possible for the top sill where the radiator top screws are held to be taken off for the radiator to come out?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted December 24, 2006 The top sill as you're calling it is part of the front panel, all comes out together after the bumper comes off. As I said before, it is possible to do a rad without removing front panel, I've done it both ways but now would only do it by removing the front as it's a real ball ache without, just my opion of course. I used to work for a rally team and we always looked for the quickest way to do anything. 36 minutes for an Evo gearbox takes some practice :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted December 24, 2006 right theres the top hose for the top of the radiator and the bottom hose for the bottom of the rad theres a sensor it looks like above the bottom hose what is it? mine seems a bit crappy the bit thats screwed into the radiator that is! how much are they to replace? Also is it possible for the top sill where the radiator top screws are held to be taken off for the radiator to come out?? Probably the fan switch, turn the fan on, and different speed depending on the temperature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 24, 2006 right done the worst part getting the radiator out had real trouble with some of the screws holding the wheel arch liner on as they were corroded got the bumper and top sill off then had to clean up all the screws etc full of crap! Also while i was there treated the rust under there! Biggest ballache ever yes! tomorrow first thing before christmas dinner put the new rad in and rest of the stuff back together! Old rad definately had it ill post a pic when i get round to it split big style! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted December 24, 2006 tomorrow first thing before christmas dinner put the new rad in and rest of the stuff back together! Hi Well done. I would do it on Boxing Day. Look forward to the piccies. How difficult were the two bumper bolts ? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 24, 2006 The bolts were easy it was taking the rest off that was the problem! Nah gettin it done tomorrow coz i need it boxing day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 24, 2006 You dont hang about Jon_vr6, working on cars Christmas day!! Hope it all gets done ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 24, 2006 yeah has to be done its in bits in the garage at mo! Dedication havnt driven her in week and a half im missin the power! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 24, 2006 I understand what you mean mate, i dont like leaving a job half done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted December 24, 2006 How's that chin spoiler looking mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 25, 2006 Looking sweet mate, bit of a fiddle getting it on but well happy with it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 25, 2006 Shes finished and running mint now! Takes quite a bit for the temperature gauge to go up now which is good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted December 25, 2006 Takes quite a bit for the temperature gauge to go up now which is good! Hi Well done. Have you tested that the rad fan comes on when it should. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 25, 2006 no but it will do i hope just knackered took it for a spin and that was it will test tomorrow! Suppin on some wife beater stella now after a hard days graftin lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 25, 2006 This is a job i will need to do to minein the not to distant i reckon. Good work mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 25, 2006 worth doin yourself anyway saves a few hundred quid! I think im a expert now at taking all the front end off lol! Cheers dude! She just needs a good wash now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
