Without pulling the radiator on my 97 D1. Is there a way to clean between the radiator and AC bits?
Cleaning D1 Radiator debris…
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There might be, but pulling the radiator will be faster I'd wager. I've done it 3 times in the same day (don't ask) and it's no biggie.
How did you move the radiator? I’m not seeing any way that the top area disassembles?
All of my buildup of debris is behind the AC stuff, wedged between it and the rad. I don’t think coming in from the front is possible
Use a hose in the rad fill and siphon into clean containers. You'll recover most of it and can reuse it if it's fresh.
This may depend on what attachments you have in order to get some high pressure water in that area to clear out mud etc. I did this years ago and had to remove leaves, a mouse nest, and a bunch of mud.
You may have to remove some parts to meet your objective.
this. 1/2" OD clear hose that is long enough to get to the bottom of the radiator and, up over the grill, and down into a clean bucket. You'll get 80-90% of the coolant out that way. Easily re-usable (if appropriate).
German Gruner
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Without pulling the radiator on my 97 D1. Is there a way to clean between the radiator and AC bits?
You may unbolt 4 13mm bolts from radiator assembly cap.
By taking out this black cap al radiators can be moved. Just open a little bit the gap between radiator and condenser and you will be able to clean great quantity of debris. Not difficult to replace this cap and tighten the 4 bolts again.
Regards
You may unbolt 4 13mm bolts from radiator assembly cap.
By taking out this black cap al radiators can be moved. Just open a little bit the gap between radiator and condenser and you will be able to clean great quantity of debris. Not difficult to replace this cap and tighten the 4 bolts again.
Regards