it never rains, it pours...coolant. all over the place., need new rad, need DYI tips Options

[axelrduvirage]

well, took the ol' Celi out for a quick spin today after recharging the battery and inflating the tires. had to get it going. may have to take it to the shop next week for springs / struts installation...yay . so i pull onto the gas station for a splash and dash and notice this familiar smell. coolant!!! all over everything in the engine bay. P.U. anyway enough beetchin'...

any HOT tips on replacing the rad. it's on order and should be here tomorrow (Friday) or Monday latest. are there any "do this before you do that" instructions from anyone who has DYI'ed a rad? i'm pretty handy and replaced the rad on my 540i, no problem.

any help, tips, warnings, caveats and "i told you so's" would be appreciated.

BTW pray for nice weather, it's been everything and anything around here lately. today sunny, calm and 10°C, saturday -5°c freezing rain and high winds (not Mr. Fix-it-in-your-driveway weather )

This post has been edited by axelrduvirage: Mar 6, 2008 - 8:03 PM

[DEATH]

Are we talking stock replacement or did you spring for the Koyo?
As for the coolant/water question - use Toyota Forlife Coolant - there are so many reasons why but just do it. And mix it with distilled water not tap like Alltracman said

[axelrduvirage]

Are we talking stock replacement or did you spring for the Koyo?
As for the coolant/water question - use Toyota Forlife Coolant - there are so many reasons why but just do it. And mix it with distilled water not tap like Alltracman said

stock. just spent way too much 00:00 and $.$$ on wheels + suspension. if i spend any more, the next dollar i spend will be on a good divorce lawyer. i'll look in to the toyota coolant. sounds interesting.