semii_colin wrote:
just had to do it up today. up is the easiest
Sure beats crawling underneath with hot coolant running down your arms
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:30 pm ] |
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Bottom radiator hose clamp - which way is the best way to put it on to ensure access later on? Ie slotted nut facing upwards or downwards? Upwards seems to foul on hydro tower potentially? Engine is just sitting in the engine bay at present, so I can get access to it for the moment to correct if necessary. Pics might be helpful. KB |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:37 pm ] |
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I have mine pointing up. I use a socket on a foot long 1/4 drive ratchet extension to undo it, and push my hand down between the radiator and the timing cover to put the hose back on after and place the clamp in position. Then the 1/4 drive ratchet with giant extension (or a long screwdriver) comes into play. |
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| Author: | i got a mini [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:46 am ] |
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i dont even undo it at the bottom what i do is undo the radiator calling and take the front left wheel off put my spanner thru a lil rectangular hole undo the to bolts and the hole bottom calling comes off if u twist it the right way then the radiator pops straight out the top 10 to 15 min job easy |
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| Author: | poeee [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:54 am ] |
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I think facing up with the screw on the clamp to the back is the easiest? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:32 am ] |
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poeee wrote: I think facing up with the screw on the clamp to the back is the easiest?
That's how mine is, I can reach it with a screwdriver if I have to. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:27 am ] |
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OK, thanks everyone. Pointing up at the back seems to be the winner. Ironically, it WAS like that and I went and changed it thinking it would foul on the hydro tower. I'll have a stab at it tomorrow. KB |
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| Author: | semii_colin [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:47 pm ] |
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just had to do it up today. up is the easiest |
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:14 pm ] |
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semii_colin wrote: just had to do it up today. up is the easiest
Sure beats crawling underneath with hot coolant running down your arms
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| Author: | semii_colin [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:47 pm ] |
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yah i have changed the oil on a warm car once was not the best fun when i took the filter off. lol |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:10 pm ] |
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1310/71 wrote: OK, thanks everyone. Pointing up at the back seems to be the winner.
Yes , and I have a set of 18" long screwdrivers that are perfect for undoing it . |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:20 pm ] |
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sports850 wrote: 1310/71 wrote: OK, thanks everyone. Pointing up at the back seems to be the winner. Yes , and I have a set of 18" long screwdrivers that are perfect for undoing it . I'll keep that in mind, but it is a bit far to expect you to come down and lend them to me 
KB |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:23 pm ] |
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If I remember where I got them from KB I'll send you the link , otherwise you'll have to send some homing ducks (pigeons would be too small to carry it) to take it down when you needed it 
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