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    hello all,

    Finally after having patched a few time my radiator I m going to change it next week. Any advice I should know about the surgery ?
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    Nah its pretty easy.
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    Would be an excellent time to do a coolant flush. Also, be sure to bleed the system properly so you don't get air trapped in the system. There is a procedure on the forums that walks you through the proper steps.
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    Spray all the crap out of the condenser with a garden hose while you're at it.
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    Thanks to all, I should do it Wednesday, until then Im looking at the drips.... Just received the replacement radiator, got it for $65 on ebay, free shipping.
    Does anyone has a direct link to the thread on the coolant flush, I may doing something wrong I cannot find it
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