Replace the radiator & cooling fans - Revision history

Lithopsian: doesn't really seem appropriate for S1

2020-04-22T20:33:47Z

doesn't really seem appropriate for S1

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	~~[[Category:S1]]~~
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Basher111s: /* New Radiator Modifications */

2013-03-10T14:46:56Z

New Radiator Modifications

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	Image: replace the radiator step 9d.jpg\|New radiator sitting on top of the old OEM rad for aligning the holes needed whilst drilling		Image: replace the radiator step 9d.jpg\|New radiator sitting on top of the old OEM rad for aligning the holes needed whilst drilling
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			* Speedy Fasteners sell a Radiator kit to replace all fixings with stainless steel [http://www.speedyfasteners.com Speedy Fasteners Web Site] or [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Speedy-Fasteners Speedy Fasteners eBay Site].



	[[Category:Engine Cooling]]		[[Category:Engine Cooling]]

rossco: 07-Elise S edits

2010-02-06T06:38:53Z

07-Elise S edits

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 *Make sure the jubilee clips are tight before fitting the clam back on
 *Always verify the radiator is fitted correctly before refitting the front clam
 ==New Radiator Modifications==

hbaumhardt at 18:44, 19 August 2007

2007-08-19T18:44:40Z

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	The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).		The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).

	'''1. [[Remove the front clamshell\|Remove ~~the~~ front clamshell]]'''		'''1. [[Remove the front clamshell\|Remove S2 front clamshell]]'''

	'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''		'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''

Mr Wiki at 20:04, 20 April 2007

2007-04-20T20:04:29Z

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	The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).		The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).

	'''1. [[~~How to remove~~ the front clamshell\|Remove the front clamshell]]'''		'''1. [[Remove the front clamshell\|Remove the front clamshell]]'''

	'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''		'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''

Mr Wiki at 13:45, 17 April 2007

2007-04-17T13:45:17Z

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cocjh1 at 22:31, 12 January 2007

2007-01-12T22:31:06Z

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	The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).		The '''[[radiator\|aluminium cored radiator]]''' is positioned horizontally on top of the composite 'crash structure' in the front service compartment. A composite moulding is used to mount the radiator, and also, via extensions at each side, to provide a mounting point for the inside front of the clamshell wheelarch. The radiator must be removed for access to the cooling fan(s).

	'''1. [[Remove the front clamshell]]'''		'''1. [[How to remove the front clamshell\|Remove the front clamshell]]'''

	'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''		'''2. Drain the coolant and disconnect the feed and return hoses from the radiator'''

Sinatra at 12:08, 8 January 2007

2007-01-08T12:08:13Z

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	'''5. Release the single fixing at the bottom of each side extension securing the mounting panel to the bottom flange of the crash structure'''		'''5. Release the single fixing at the bottom of each side extension securing the mounting panel to the bottom flange of the crash structure'''

	''NOTE: The procedure documented in the Lotus service notes describes removing the mounting panel to replace the radiator. This it not necessary and it is possible to remove the radiator with the mounting panel in place. This avoid having to remove the front harness wire ~~aswell~~''		''NOTE: The procedure documented in the Lotus service notes describes removing the mounting panel to replace the radiator. This it not necessary and it is possible to remove the radiator with the mounting panel in place. This avoid having to remove the front harness wire as well''
	*Step not taken.		*Step not taken.

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	'''8. Withdraw the radiator and ~~colling~~ fan assembly. On AC cars, lift the radiator/condenser assembly only sufficiently to release the cooling fans or radiator as required, without disconnecting the refrigerant circuit'''		'''8. Withdraw the radiator and cooling fan assembly. On AC cars, lift the radiator/condenser assembly only sufficiently to release the cooling fans or radiator as required, without disconnecting the refrigerant circuit'''
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	Image: replace the radiator step 8a.jpg\|Car void of radiator!		Image: replace the radiator step 8a.jpg\|Car void of radiator!
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	*The radiator is removed with the fans still attached.		*The radiator is removed with the fans still attached.

	'''9. Release the fan motor from the radiator by removing the four nuts securing the fan shroud to the mounting brackets ~~rivetted~~ to the radiator frame. Withdraw the fan harness through the mounting panel grommet'''		'''9. Release the fan motor from the radiator by removing the four nuts securing the fan shroud to the mounting brackets riveted to the radiator frame. Withdraw the fan harness through the mounting panel grommet'''
	*Here the fan tray can be seen attached to the underside of the radiator.		*Here the fan tray can be seen attached to the underside of the radiator.
	*The replacement Eliseparts radiator had to be drilled in order to take the fan tray assemble and mounting brackets.		*The replacement Eliseparts radiator had to be drilled in order to take the fan tray assemble and mounting brackets.

cocjh1: /* New Radiator Modifications */

2006-09-03T21:50:18Z

New Radiator Modifications

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	The [http://www.eliseparts.com Eliseparts] hi-pressure radiator comes with only a couple of pre-drilled hole for securing to the mounting panel. Further holes need to be made to take the mounting brackets and fan tray assembly.		The [http://www.eliseparts.com Eliseparts] hi-pressure radiator comes with only a couple of pre-drilled hole for securing to the mounting panel. Further holes need to be made to take the mounting brackets and fan tray assembly.

	The simplest approach was to align the new radiator on top of the old OEM radiator and drill through. The holes do not have to be exact ~~are~~ there is ~~allotment for some play~~ in ~~the~~ mounting points on the panel.		The simplest approach was to align the new radiator on top of the old OEM radiator and drill through. The holes do not have to be exact as there is allowable movement in mounting points on the panel.

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cocjh1 at 21:48, 3 September 2006

2006-09-03T21:48:30Z

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	'''4. Release the tie wraps, and unplug the rad. fan harness connector(s)'''		'''4. Release the tie wraps, and unplug the rad. fan harness connector(s)'''

	~~The procedure documented in~~ the ~~Lotus service notes describes removing~~ the mounting panel to ~~replace the radiator. I did not find this necessary and was able to remove~~ the ~~radiator with~~ the ~~mounting panel in place.~~		'''5. Release the single fixing at the bottom of each side extension securing the mounting panel to the bottom flange of the crash structure'''

	'''5. ~~Release~~ the ~~single fixing at the bottom of each side extension securing~~ the mounting panel to the ~~bottom flange of the crash structure'~~''		''NOTE: The procedure documented in the Lotus service notes describes removing the mounting panel to replace the radiator. This it not necessary and it is possible to remove the radiator with the mounting panel in place. This avoid having to remove the front harness wire aswell''
	*Step not taken.		*Step not taken.

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	'''7. Release the four fixings securing the radiator to the mounting panel, and withdraw the panel from the radiator'''		'''7. Release the four fixings securing the radiator to the mounting panel, and withdraw the panel from the radiator'''
			*There are four 's' shaped brackets that hold the radiator in place.
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	Image: replace the radiator step 7a.jpg\|One of the brackets holding the radiator to the mounting panel		Image: replace the radiator step 7a.jpg\|One of the rear brackets holding the radiator to the mounting panel
	Image: replace the radiator step 7b.jpg\|10mm spanner for this job		Image: replace the radiator step 7b.jpg\|10mm spanner for this job
			Image: replace the radiator step 7c.jpg\|The front brackets are secured to the mounting panel here
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	*The mounting panel can be left in place and the radiator withdrawn instead. This way makes the removal of the complete wireing harness unnecessary.

	'''8. Withdraw the radiator and colling fan assembly. On AC cars, lift the radiator/condenser assembly only sufficiently to release the cooling fans or radiator as required, without disconnecting the refrigerant circuit'''		'''8. Withdraw the radiator and colling fan assembly. On AC cars, lift the radiator/condenser assembly only sufficiently to release the cooling fans or radiator as required, without disconnecting the refrigerant circuit'''
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	Image: replace the radiator step 8a.jpg\|Car void of radiator!		Image: replace the radiator step 8a.jpg\|Car void of radiator!
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	*~~So as above, the~~ radiator ~~can be~~ removed with the fans still attached.		*The radiator is removed with the fans still attached.

	'''9. Release the fan motor from the radiator by removing the four nuts securing the fan shroud to the mounting brackets rivetted to the radiator frame. Withdraw the fan harness through the mounting panel grommet'''		'''9. Release the fan motor from the radiator by removing the four nuts securing the fan shroud to the mounting brackets rivetted to the radiator frame. Withdraw the fan harness through the mounting panel grommet'''
			*Here the fan tray can be seen attached to the underside of the radiator.
			*The replacement Eliseparts radiator had to be drilled in order to take the fan tray assemble and mounting brackets.
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	Image: replace the radiator step 9a.jpg\|Underside of radiator with fan tray attached		Image: replace the radiator step 9a.jpg\|Underside of radiator with fan tray attached
	~~Image: replace the radiator step 9b.jpg\|New [http://www.eliseparts.com Eliseparts] hi-pressure radiator with aluminium side tanks~~
	~~Image: replace the radiator step 9c.jpg\|The new radiator has to be drilled to attach the fan tray and moutning assembly~~
	~~Image: replace the radiator step 9d.jpg\|New radiator sitting on top of the old OEM rad for aligning the holes needed whilt drilling~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	*Here the fan tray can be seen attached to the underside of the radiator.
	*The replacement Eliseparts radiator had to be drilled in order to take the fan tray assemble and mounting brackets.

	'''10. Remove the four screws securing the radiator to the mounting panel'''		'''10. Remove the four screws securing the radiator to the mounting panel'''
	~~<gallery>~~		*Step not taken!
	~~Image: replace the radiator~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	'''11. Refit the radiator in reverse order to removal and [[Replace the coolant\|refill with coolant and bleed]]'''		'''11. Refit the radiator in reverse order to removal and [[Replace the coolant\|refill with coolant and bleed]]'''
			*The Eliseparts radiator had to be modified to fit the Elise, see below
			*Make sure the jubilee clips are tight before fitting the clam back on
			*Always verify the radiator is fitted correctly before refitting the front clam

			==New Radiator Modifications==
			The [http://www.eliseparts.com Eliseparts] hi-pressure radiator comes with only a couple of pre-drilled hole for securing to the mounting panel. Further holes need to be made to take the mounting brackets and fan tray assembly.

			The simplest approach was to align the new radiator on top of the old OEM radiator and drill through. The holes do not have to be exact are there is allotment for some play in the mounting points on the panel.

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Image: replace the radiator		Image: replace the radiator step 9b.jpg\|New [http://www.eliseparts.com Eliseparts] hi-pressure radiator with insufficient securing holes
			Image: replace the radiator step 9c.jpg\|The new radiator has to be drilled to attach the mounting brackets and fan tray assembly
			Image: replace the radiator step 9d.jpg\|New radiator sitting on top of the old OEM rad for aligning the holes needed whilst drilling
	</gallery>		</gallery>


	[[Category:Engine Cooling]]		[[Category:Engine Cooling]]
	[[Category:DIY]]		[[Category:DIY]]