Wednesday, 23 April 2025

New radiator + airco evaporator/condensor

I'm glad my previous blog update did contain the background regarding this topic. That saves me a lot of typing. Long story short I had ordered a newly build ALU radiator including evaporator since these are no longer obtainable. I had it ordered via autosklep.pl (Marcin GruchaƂa) who is specialized in Lancia parts from Poland. It took a while before it was created and due to being busy with other stuff it took me equally a long time before it was installed. Here is the item unpacked:




And here I have mounted the fan unit:


And put back into the engine bay:


It all fitted perfectly, so hooking up all the cables and hoses again. Went to the gaspump to get additional cooling liquid and presto. All working fine again and no leaking. 

Now I need to make an appointment with the garage to get the arico refilled and checked. 

I also took the opportunity to make a small spin up and down the street after heating up. The engine is so smooth and it drives great. Took this photo afterwards and it does look really nice but in reality the car has much optical issue's and other minor items to be sorted. 

New radiator + airco evaporator/condensor

I'm glad my previous blog update did contain the background regarding this topic. That saves me a lot of typing. Long story short I had ...