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[Richie London]

can anyone tell me how hard or how easy it is to replace a rad. ive a pinhead crack on the hose connection just at the top, and its plastic too. i thought about trying that jb weld stuff but can get a rad from the breakers for 40 quid. mine is a cdx 2.5, 98 auto model.

thanks richie

[rickyboy]

That's where my radiator split as well.  I tried to patch it up with resin umpteen times and then took it to a radiator specialist to try and fix it.  Ended up having to replace it but it's very easy to do.

[Richie London]

ive just put about  20 gallons of water through my system, took expasnion tank off and cleaned, couldnt believe the amount of crap came out of it. obviously never been cleaned in its history,  most of the hoses were very loose too. hopefully thats all thats wrong just the rad. it was losing all in the expansion tank then the temp was just leveling at about 90, unless i booted it or had heating on but soon dropped back down again when fan kicked in. probably needs a good service on the car.

[rickyboy]

I'd seal that crack up just now because it won't take long for it to get bigger.  Remember the system is pressurised.

[amba]

Hi RichieRich.
Replacement of rad is about 2-3 hours work and is quite simple.It is worth getting new seals for the thermoswitches and you will also require a couple of new  washers for the power  steering pipes that go into the oil cooler.Hardest bit I found was resetting the radio codes after job as it is easier with the battery out.
Best of luck with it

[Richie London]

thanks for advice, will decide what to do over weekend, have to see how much the kids rob me for when they stay over.

[Richard A]

Unfortunately the 'plastic side tank' top hose side, is prone to hair line cracks which leak under pressure, as yet I have not found anyone who has successfully repaired the split, changed my rad 4 weeks ago, not to difficult just a lack of space, I didn't remove the battery.
regards
richard

[Richie London]

ive just filled the the coolant system back up again and nothing coming out the crack. i did notice a bit of water coming out the exaust and a little smokey, is this normal as it hasnt been started for 2 days and probably cold. hopefully lol

[Andy B]

...... I didn't remove the battery.
regards
richard

Neither did I.  
I'd be reticent about a 2nd hand rad. You don't know its history & might well have to do the job again. Although a new rad is about £200 on Trade Club you'll only have the job to do once.

[RolandL]

Hi Richie,   I had to replace my air con rad in the summer, had to remove rad, wrote a how to.  Straight forward job just take your time  

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1186952629

[Richie London]

who do i get it re gassed from and do i have to drive the car there to get it done??

thanks for the pictorial guide, brill!!!!

[RolandL]

Which rad are you replacing?

[Richie London]

the first one you take out, its got a crack on the right hand side where the hose goes on. can i buy just that on its own to replace

[RolandL]

who do i get it re gassed from and do i have to drive the car there to get it done??

thanks for the pictorial guide, brill!!!!

A re-gass would only apply to the air con rad (the rad nearest the front of the car) I had to take out the first rad to get to the aircon rad to replace it.

You will just need to remove/replace the first one  

You shouldn't have any problems scourcing the rad you need, they are readily available

[MutantCav]

Yeah not hard at all I have 2 in my garage lol