Project 1990 country squire resto/modification by andyfanshawe

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One of the interesting things about buying a used car is you dont quite know what you'll find in it!

Under the drivers seat was this tape (tape? whats that then? :dontknow: ). the very best of Foster and Allen.

I have emailed the last owner to ask if he wants it back, and he did. So it went off in the post today. Now how many owners of cars take the trouble to do that?

Anyway, back to the car. The next task is to get the radiator in.

Coolant dropped out again that I put in last night and the hosepipe brought back into play for one last flush through.

Then its out with the new rad and transfer all clips and connectors/adaptors

New and old together

Moving trans cooler connection adaptors over 

This is the lower radiator panel that is showing signs of light rust. So, a clean up first

followed by a coat of dinitrol 3125 with this

to get this

Then its in with the radiator

New thermostat fitted and new rad cap.

then the system filled with 50/50 ethyl glycol antifreeze/inhibitor

Heres the coolant colour after an engine run up until the thermostat opens and it all starts to circulate. The heater got warm so it must be circulating well round there. No wet carpets yet either. :yay: