So has anyone here replaced their radiator themselves? Any pointers? does it come out from the top or from underneath the car? I'm also replacing my thermostat while it's all apart so any help/advice with that would be most appreciated!

Thanks!!!

 

I just did the thermostat. That's pretty easy. Not sure on the radiator though.

 

Best way to remove the radiator is to remove the undertray/rock guard, drain it, and unbolt. Everything is done underneath the car.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...place+radiator

 

http://www.myrotarycar.com/portal/fo...3le/index.html

I used this link in finding and replacing the thermostat. That's pretty much making sure that little notch/indentation matches up that's about it.

 

When refilling make sure you get all the air out of the system. That's what I'm dealing with now.

 

I did a search, must have typed in the wrong phrase

Thanks for the help all, going to be fun getting underneath the car

 

bRRRRWWWAaaarRRRR

ANY ? let me know

 

it really sucks on jack stands..

beers

 

1. drain ccolant & remove undertray via my DIY https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-coolant-change-100164/

2. remove airbox and battery tray for access to the upper radiator hose and access to disconnect the fan connectors.

3. unscrew two bolts on the upper overflow tank.

4. unclip 2 upper & 1 lower radiator hoses. Disconnect all fan connectors, the fan assembly on the back will come off as part of the radiator also.

5. its off, unbolt two upper bolts on radiator and slide it up and then out underneath the car. careful the fan makes it heavy and its fragile.

6. replace.

 

does any one have pics of doin this? if not I will do it and put them on here if yall want just let me know

 

Sorry. U are 3 years late

 

And how do you make sure all.the air is out

 

Rtfm

 

Does anyone have the knowledge or done a radiator change out +cooling fans on their RX8?????

 

Yes, lots of people.

 

Which would be faster? Taking the radiator out from the top or bottom? I need to replace mine.

 

Bottom

 

Definately.