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Radiator change questions

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:43 pm
by LawrenceStanley
Hey guys,

I'm replacing my cracked radiator and am planning on the top and bottom hoses too, but have a few questions:

1.) A question on the clips, anyone know what size they are? (so i can order the clips with the rest of the kit)

2.) Secondly, what's best, Jubilee vs Mikalor vs spring clips vs re-using current spring clips?

3.) painting metal pipes with rust proofer/exhaust paint, is that a good idea?

4.) Also just wondering when the radiator is taken out, I would have to unclip the oil filled part at the bottom, I can't quite figure out what this is for, is it engine oil? or a whole other system that will need bleeding?

Thanks so much for your love and support!

Re: Radiator change questions

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:04 pm
by Bob
The oil pipes are for the auto box fluid.

You will need to disconnect, catch the fluid, then re-fill through the gearbox dipstick hole.

The level needs to,be checked with the engine hot and running. :wink:

Jubilee clips are not recommended. :(

Re: Radiator change questions

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:44 pm
by LawrenceStanley
Thanks bob! That's super helpful info!