changing a radiator on a citi golf

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changing a radiator on a citi golf

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Hi guys , is it difficult to do? is there any tips and suggestions that you have to share?
I want to try this the weekend , I think my radiator is broken, so i want to change that and the pipes that connect to it.
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Let's start at the beginning....

Why do you think your radiator is broken?
Is it leaking?
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its leaking from the bottom ,
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the water bottle was always empty everyday, i thought it was the water cap , but i saw the water leaking from the bottom of the radiator ,
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maybe il change the pipe that goes into the radiator first
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It is about half a banana job in the 1-10 banana difficulty scale.
You need a 10 spanner and a screwdriver and if you can't manage that then don't take on anything more.
Should not take more than about 10-20 mins
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http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=142951

thanks guys ,
Hi Panic i saw your answers in this post lol ,
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It really is one of the easiest things to do in a citi/golf1.
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As already mentioned. Easy as pie.
I did the CTi when I still had it in 30min.
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I want to do mine this afternoon, change the radiator. So I just take it out replace with the new one I bought at goldwagen then there after put my coolant? Is it possible to have air lock ?
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Correct , it is a simple take out and put in procedure.

What I normally do is to take pics before I start and during the removal process, just in case. Just reverse for installation.

Make sure the car has cooled off before doing this and also move the heater stalk to max. Remove the bottom radiator hose and the blue filler cap on the coolant reservoir so that the water can drain. After installation and attaching the hoses, premix your water and anti freeze, I do 50/50, and start filling the reservoir, but keep levels below max, you will need between 3 and 4 liters if I recall correctly. You can squeeze the top coolant hose to get rid of some of the bubbles. Then, leave the blue cap off the reservoir and start the car and let it idle whilst filling the reservoir, if required, it should get rid of the most of the air in the system. Once the coolant level reaches max and stays there, replace the blue cap. This should take no longer than 2 or 3 minutes. Replace the blue cap and go for a short drive to ensure the engine heats up and the thermostat opens. The heater should still be on to ensure the water channels through here too. Then let the car cool off and top up the reservoir if necessary. Monitor for a few days and top up if required.
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Hey Guys, i just got myself a 1991 citi golf with the 1300 GY engine, i need a new radiator and from what i gather from this discussion it seems fairly simple but funny enough i am having a difficult time finding a new radiator. Where would you guys recommend purchasing one, also looking to get new hoses because of the age, are there maybe part codes? If so where can i find them? Thank you in advance
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Goldwagen?
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GoldWagen should be able to supply you with everything you need.

Remember to do a coolant flush and replacement at the same time.
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