Any tips to get lower oil line off the radiator?

Post by **JimBee** » 15 Mar 2020, 20:25

I think I used a little assembly grease to hold the rectangular o-ring in the t-stat housing while reassembling.

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 15 Mar 2020, 21:52

Still no luck... looks like I'm looking for a radiator. Lol.

Post by **abscate** » 16 Mar 2020, 04:49

Disconnect the oil line at the cooler, get the radiator out and onto the bench where you can really get at it. If you don’t want to stump up for a new one, renewal the fasteners so the future radiator job will be easy

Post by **hausmeister** » 16 Mar 2020, 06:54

Btw, Is there a writeup here on the oil thermostat? I think I will have to remove mine also pretty soon.

Post by **abscate** » 16 Mar 2020, 08:03

hausmeister wrote: ↑16 Mar 2020, 06:54 Btw, Is there a writeup here on the oil thermostat? I think I will have to remove mine also pretty soon.

Be very careful with that, they are no longer available as new parts

Post by **hausmeister** » 16 Mar 2020, 08:06

Exactly, not sure if I can remove it? Is it within the rectangular splitter, or is it one unit? I will have to take it apart to replace orings/seals I guess. If I can I'd remove it at the time.

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 16 Mar 2020, 08:57

abscate wrote: ↑16 Mar 2020, 04:49 Disconnect the oil line at the cooler, get the radiator out and onto the bench where you can really get at it. If you don’t want to stump up for a new one, renewal the fasteners so the future radiator job will be easy

Good idea! I'll start picking at it!

Any radiator removal threads?

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 16 Mar 2020, 10:29

Started draining the radiator and removed some hoses for now.

I'll pick at it more after work.

Post by **hausmeister** » 16 Mar 2020, 11:39

Any radiator removal threads?

What I remember it is quite straigthforward. Start at the top with the relais, cover, dipstick tube...
I think you also have to seperate the AC rad, then there are 2 mounts to unscrew from the bottom, which can be a bitch if the crimped on nuts break lose.
Not sure if you have to take the Intercooler out with it, but I think so (if you have one).

Post by **abscate** » 16 Mar 2020, 11:48

Yep it has an intercooleR

Get some PBB on the two Radiator M8 bolts on the ears - those are usually nasty.

Any tips to get lower oil line off the radiator?

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