bugblue1

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hi every1,how long does it take to change a rad on bugeye,plus getting me cambelt done should i change water pump aswell?

alcazar

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Rad change is about an hour, maybe an hour and a half and easily do-able.

360ste

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ALso have a good luck at the metal work the radiator bottom mounts bolt too. I took my air con out and found it very rottern, As I had a front mount fitted I assume this made a nice water trap.

bugblue1

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yeah already seen the piece you mean 360ste did you replace yours as local body shop wanted nearly 600 just to put that in.

360ste

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Parts were about £100 from dealer then learnt a bit more about welding and metal work will edit to include a link to where some pics are shortly
https://www.scoobynet.com/936649-som...re-meet-2.html
Post 31 shows pics after I stripped the front down, as also replaced the slam panel as it was distorted.

bugblue1

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yep same as mine m8,but were you cut yours ive got hole either end.

360ste

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I used a spot weld cutter to remove the spot welds to remove the rusted metal. The used a air metal punch to put holes in the new metal to spot weld on to the car. If I had not bought a mig welder I would have looked into hiring a spot welder if possible. There are two plates that go across both, I chose to get both as would be easier to cut the old out completely and replace with new.

360ste

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I can do a copy of the picture from the Subaru parts disk so you can see what bits are what.

bugblue1

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thanks that would vrey handy m8.cheers

360ste

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E-mail sent with diags.

bugblue1

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thans much appreciated.

360ste

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As I said have a look on e-bay they have service manuals on disc and parts discs avaliable.