Radiator Mounting Stud Repair (Engine Cooling)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Engine Cooling › Repair Instructions › Radiator Mounting Stud Repair

EngineRadiator Mounting Stud Repair

Radiator Mounting Stud Repair Repair Procedure 1. Pressure test the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing . If the radiator is not leaky, perform the following procedure. 2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .            3. Grind the fracture surface (1) with a proper tool. 4. Drill a hole in the center of the fractured surface, using a 6 mm (0.24 in) drill.            5. Install the new radiator mounting pin (2).   •  Install the nut (3). Note:  The bolt should not be longer than 35 mm (1.38 in) .       •  Install the radiator mounting pin (2) with the bolt (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . 6. Tighten the bolt 5 N·m (44 lb in) . 7. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .

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