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canaryrx8 05-20-2009 05:14 PM

Radiator removal?
 
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!!! :)

quazmosis 05-20-2009 05:17 PM

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

Spinning Sushi 05-20-2009 05:18 PM

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

9krpmrx8 05-20-2009 05:19 PM

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

quazmosis 05-20-2009 05:26 PM

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.

quazmosis 05-20-2009 05:27 PM

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

canaryrx8 05-20-2009 05:42 PM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 3030990)

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

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

nycgps 05-20-2009 08:21 PM

bRRRRWWWAaaarRRRR

ANY ? let me know :)

swoope 05-21-2009 12:02 AM

it really sucks on jack stands..

beers :beer:

staticlag 05-21-2009 08:55 AM

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.

RINO2085 06-08-2010 10:22 PM

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

nycgps 06-10-2010 01:48 PM

Sorry. U are 3 years late

JHernandez 09-08-2014 09:15 PM

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

9krpmrx8 09-08-2014 09:24 PM

Rtfm

JHernandez 09-09-2014 08:45 PM

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

RIWWP 09-09-2014 08:45 PM

Yes, lots of people.

stepheng273 02-02-2015 09:48 PM

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

logalinipoo 02-02-2015 10:13 PM

Bottom

Legot 02-02-2015 10:44 PM


Originally Posted by logalinipoo (Post 4661242)
Bottom

Definately.


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