boxburn

Yesterday I replaced my radiator and all went well, nothing broke, nothing leaks and all is happy.

What have I done wrong here? This doesn't match any other job I've done so far and doesn't feel right.

Dave51

Wait till you get going about 120 kph on the motorway and you're in the middle of nowhere...

StealthyMcStealth

Nothing leaks? Did you remember to fill it with coolant? LOL

boxburn

Don't say that haha.
I thought the new radiator came pre filled.

1976gmc20

There's an old Loggers' Adage:

"Any machine will break down if enough improvements are done to it."

fb97xj1

Start playing the lottery.

Idunno

Ah, a veteran of many maintenance Murphy's Laws.

boxburn

Well maybe not at 120kph nor on a motorway but one of my old pipes burst earliet. Luckily for me I was only in a car park and lost charging and power steering. Popped the bonnet to see what was going on and shut the engine off.

A friend was heading my way and it burst just past the hose clamp, so we were able to cut the old end off and refill with the coolant I've kept spare dince doing the rad.

Happy Jeeping my ****!

Mortgage Payer

You got old and experienced.
You didn't even see it coming.

boxburn

Well I should have expected it as I did know that they needed replacing nearly 6 months ago, I just forgot that they needed doing. New upper and lower pipes are now fitted and I'll get round to replacing the heater hoses next month when I do an engine service. £45/$59 for the pair and posted on next day delivery.

DCWinterXJ

Dangit brother! The last time I posted positive news all hell broke loose. I am pretty sure hell is still loose. But I will not wish you those vibes. Only positive nonsense from my end! Party on!

dave1123

Thank the Gods every night when you park it. It helps ease the mind. The last time I replaced my serpentine belt because it was cracking slightly, I put the old one under the rear seat. It's still there!