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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Question Looking for heat exchanger replacement instructions / advice?

Hello-

OK...I am holding up my little cardboard sign here on the street corner....

Have tools, will learn.

I am wondering if anybody has a link to a "visual" type guide to removing and replacing a C32 heat exchanger?

I have a brand spanking new LET Heat Exchanger waiting to go in. I am going to also put in a Johnson CM30 Intercooler Pump & LET 185mm pulley while it is apart.

I know this much: The front bumper needs to come off.

Any help on things to be cautious of, or to watch out for would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!

Scott
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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I know it's not a C32, but this is an awesome DIY w/ pics.

CLICK HERE

It should help with the front bumper part of your project.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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It didn’t take long for you to further modify your already fine machine. I respect that.

With spring upon us, it’s a fine time to address heat soak…even in Washington. I’m certain you’ll be pleased with the new LET hardware. Here is my frighteningly amateurish DIY on their heat exchanger installation. It’s not nearly as hard as I’ve made it look!

http://www.mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6430
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Originally Posted by splinter
It didn’t take long for you to further modify your already fine machine. I respect that.

With spring upon us, it’s a fine time to address heat soak…even in Washington. I’m certain you’ll be pleased with the new LET hardware. Here is my frighteningly amateurish DIY on their heat exchanger installation. It’s not nearly as hard as I’ve made it look!

http://www.mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6430
Hey, one more handy item. If you leave air in the system, don't worry it will bleed out. I thought I had mine done well, silly me, but 2 times, my check colant light came on. Just add fluid to the overflow tank, and it will cure itself. I hate when things are this easy

See yeah
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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THANK YOU!!!

I owe you guys one for the help! Awesome guides on all the links.
MRAMG1 - thanks for the "air in the system" tip!

My wife wishes she could do that trick to me tonight to get rid of my "extra air" lol


Bad dog...phweeew!!
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It's easy, takes about 1 hr with the right tools.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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It's easy, takes about 1 hr with the right tools.
1 hour? I wished you lived a little closer, I would buy you beer & pizza to come over and walk me through it!


I am putting aside a whole weekend just to play it safe
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