[P38] Exhaust gases in coolant

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I dont think you will need to remove the fan.
-Remove both coolant pipes from the radiator and try to position the thermostat in an out of the way spot.
-Remove the top portion of the fan cowling.
-Remove the two metal clips at the top of the radiator that holds the rest of the cowling in place.
-There are two plastic pins that i have circled in blue on the bottom of the cowling that allows it to locate, lift the cowling slightly just to pull these pins out of their locating holes.
-Push the cowling back towards the rear of the car so that it hangs slightly over the fan.
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-Undo these two bolts on the bottom of the radiator. But use plenty of penitrating spray because their nuts are only held in place by the plastic molding of the radiator. Ive circled them in red. Its hiding behind some plastic cover in green, Im not sure what that portion of plastic is though, it should not be there.
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-Then you should be able to just lift the whole radiator out vertically, it will probably need some jiggling to get it free. Also just make sure the cowling doesnt stab a hole in it while you lifting it out.
Thanks for that - good to know I won't need to remove the fan.

I managed to persuade the first bolt out with a propane torch, and I found the other behind that piece of unknown plastic trim.
Just like the first one, it's also spinning freely so I'll have to get back at it tomorrow with the torch and get it out one way or another.


Thanks for your continuted help
 
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