Rad Removal?

[kevp]

Seems popular at the moment, but my Rad needs a repair.

I've read the bible and started removing the rad.
But I cant remove the Air Con rad - no referance in bible.
I can see two bolts holding it in place at the bottom (have removed the top ones) but cant get to them - no access from engine bay; hidden by screen washer from grill.

So do I take radiator out with air con unit (disconnect air con pipes! ) or is there another way?

thanks

[chimtvr]

im not much help here i dont know how to get the a/c rad out but dont disconnect the pipes theyre full of gas and oil there will be a way to get out the radiator and leave the aircon intact

[shpub]

chimtvr said:

there will be a way to get out the radiator and leave the aircon intact

Might not be as the air con has to be degassed and removed for head work for example.

The only thing I can suggest is to remove the front grill so you can see what is going on and you might have to raise the rad a little to get access to the bolts.

Steve

[chimtvr]

i have to bow to steves experiance although im shocked ive been a mechanic for 15 years and worked on most makes of cars ive never had to degas an a/c system yet you can always pull the compressor to one side i guess tvr just used someone elses pipes rather than designing there own so look very carefully but get the aircon degassed by a professional dont just undo the pipes
good luck
dave