2 Radiators ??

andy_fabia · 22-07-2008, 19:50

Evening all,
As the weather was good today, i decided to do some measuring up for my " wide mouth " effect on the front bumper when say somthing that truly blagged my head..
It looks as if my furby has 2 radiators, 1 large one at the back with a slightly smaller one at the front.
Can any one tell me what the front or rear one is as i have never seen this before..

Thanx

Lummox · 22-07-2008, 19:53

One is for the air con.

andy_fabia · 22-07-2008, 19:55

ah thanks for that mate, seemed a bit wierd, still having trouble removing the lower grill

Lummox · 22-07-2008, 20:06

Its removed from the rear with the bumper off.

Conshine · 22-07-2008, 20:07

Small one at the front is the condenser for the air con and the rear larger one is the one for the engine coolant.

Some have another one for cooling the oil but I'm not sure if the VW engines do as they have a oil/water heat exchanger, (Lummox will know

)
.........................

While we are on the radiator thread, how often do you need to change the engine coolant? just wondered as my fabia vRS has done 70k now?
(just saves me starting another thread).

Fabia 12v · 22-07-2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conshine

Small one at the front is the condenser for the air con and the rear larger one is the one for the engine coolant.

Some have another one for cooling the oil but I'm not sure if the VW engines do as they have a oil/water heat exchanger, (Lummox will know

)
.........................

While we are on the radiator thread, how often do you need to change the engine coolant? just wondered as my fabia vRS has done 70k now?
(just saves me starting another thread).

Engine coolent is changed with cambelt @ 4 years / 80K on a diesel.

andy_fabia · 22-07-2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conshine

Small one at the front is the condenser for the air con and the rear larger one is the one for the engine coolant.

Some have another one for cooling the oil but I'm not sure if the VW engines do as they have a oil/water heat exchanger, (Lummox will know

)
.........................

While we are on the radiator thread, how often do you need to change the engine coolant? just wondered as my fabia vRS has done 70k now?
(just saves me starting another thread).

My coolant has not gone down yet mate, no evidence its been topped up. plus its done 41k

Lummox · 22-07-2008, 20:19

There is no set interval for changing G12+ anti freeze.

Conshine · 22-07-2008, 21:04

Not to worry then

22-07-2008, 19:50	#1
andy_fabia Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: leeds, west yorkshire Posts: 455 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	2 Radiators ?? Evening all, As the weather was good today, i decided to do some measuring up for my " wide mouth " effect on the front bumper when say somthing that truly blagged my head.. It looks as if my furby has 2 radiators, 1 large one at the back with a slightly smaller one at the front. Can any one tell me what the front or rear one is as i have never seen this before.. Thanx __________________ Fabia sport Soon to be unleashed

22-07-2008, 19:53	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? One is for the air con. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

22-07-2008, 19:55	#3
andy_fabia Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: leeds, west yorkshire Posts: 455 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? ah thanks for that mate, seemed a bit wierd, still having trouble removing the lower grill __________________ Fabia sport Soon to be unleashed

22-07-2008, 20:06	#4
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? Its removed from the rear with the bumper off. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

22-07-2008, 20:07	#5
Conshine Golf Pro.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,779 Thanks: 80 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? Small one at the front is the condenser for the air con and the rear larger one is the one for the engine coolant. Some have another one for cooling the oil but I'm not sure if the VW engines do as they have a oil/water heat exchanger, (Lummox will know ) ......................... While we are on the radiator thread, how often do you need to change the engine coolant? just wondered as my fabia vRS has done 70k now? (just saves me starting another thread). __________________ Ben

22-07-2008, 20:19	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? There is no set interval for changing G12+ anti freeze. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

22-07-2008, 21:04	#9
Conshine Golf Pro.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,779 Thanks: 80 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 2 Radiators ?? Not to worry then __________________ Ben

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