Our 2010 1.2 has burst its radiator. I'm having trouble choosing the right spare part. Any experience gratefully received.
There are two versions of replacement offered - one has an end tank which is also the reservoir complete with filler neck, while the other is just a conventional radiator with normal end tanks. The one currently in the car seems to be the type with the reservoir and filler attached, but on the ECP website, and also in threads I've found here, that's described as the type for cars without aircon, but our car has aircon.
The aircon condenser has to fix to the front of the radiator so I'm hesitant about just changing my order to the non-AC radiator in case it comes without the right fixing points. I rather assume it'll be okay but I'd really appreciate any reassurance anyone can offer.
The next conundrum will be how to remove it. eLearn describes removing a radiator without a filler neck and I gather the idea is to go forwards and up. This one will seemingly have to go back and up.
I really thought this was going to be easy. Well, easy-ish.
There are two versions of replacement offered - one has an end tank which is also the reservoir complete with filler neck, while the other is just a conventional radiator with normal end tanks. The one currently in the car seems to be the type with the reservoir and filler attached, but on the ECP website, and also in threads I've found here, that's described as the type for cars without aircon, but our car has aircon.
The aircon condenser has to fix to the front of the radiator so I'm hesitant about just changing my order to the non-AC radiator in case it comes without the right fixing points. I rather assume it'll be okay but I'd really appreciate any reassurance anyone can offer.
The next conundrum will be how to remove it. eLearn describes removing a radiator without a filler neck and I gather the idea is to go forwards and up. This one will seemingly have to go back and up.
I really thought this was going to be easy. Well, easy-ish.