2012 radiator replacement
01-04-2023, 02:51 PM
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2012 radiator replacement
Guys let me tell you this is a fun DIY.
getting the rad in and out is a pain in the butt, they also call for removing the AC lines you don't need to do that but it would make it easier, im cheap and don't want to pay for the AC recharge fee of $300.
they updated the radiator from 2008-2012 we have thread in transmission lines. ALLLLL the new radiators require quick connect. that means spending another $500CAD on transmission lines. dealer rad price is $595 plus tax.
transmission lines part #'sA2042702596
A2042702996
if anyone has another source to just get a rad with the thread in tranny lines let me know, please. the cars just sitting on a hoist until i figure this out. OR if any one knows where to get the new transmission lines. rock auto has new rads for $400 shipped to canada id bite the bullet on that but there unless without the new lines since they're all quick connect.
yes I've tried junk yards and rad rebuilders LOL
getting the rad in and out is a pain in the butt, they also call for removing the AC lines you don't need to do that but it would make it easier, im cheap and don't want to pay for the AC recharge fee of $300.
they updated the radiator from 2008-2012 we have thread in transmission lines. ALLLLL the new radiators require quick connect. that means spending another $500CAD on transmission lines. dealer rad price is $595 plus tax.
transmission lines part #'sA2042702596
A2042702996
if anyone has another source to just get a rad with the thread in tranny lines let me know, please. the cars just sitting on a hoist until i figure this out. OR if any one knows where to get the new transmission lines. rock auto has new rads for $400 shipped to canada id bite the bullet on that but there unless without the new lines since they're all quick connect.
yes I've tried junk yards and rad rebuilders LOL
01-06-2023, 08:24 PM
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update:
found new lines at the junk yard. I think maybe they had an issue when i bought the car and an Indy fixed the originally rad in a very crazy way. It lasted 7 years so i shouldn't complain. I just got the rad rebuilt for $160 no leaks. I just forgot to buy 1 more jug of coolant so i'll start it up tomorrow lol.
now i need to figure out the crooked headlight
found new lines at the junk yard. I think maybe they had an issue when i bought the car and an Indy fixed the originally rad in a very crazy way. It lasted 7 years so i shouldn't complain. I just got the rad rebuilt for $160 no leaks. I just forgot to buy 1 more jug of coolant so i'll start it up tomorrow lol.
now i need to figure out the crooked headlight
