Hi all. I have a recently purchased FABIA ESTATE (NJ5) 1.0 TSI 110 HP PETROL. It would appear that it has developed a leak at the bottom of the front/bottom of the radiator. If you look through the grill at the front you can see where the coolant has been coming out.

The question is, looking at the location of the leak it looks like the radiator is in two pieces. A larger normal looking radiator above and then a smaller radiator below where the leak is. Is this correct or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

When I search for a replacement radiator I only seem to get one large one come up. 
secondly, how much of a pain is it to change the radiator? I have done it on many other cars but would like to hear other members experience.

many thanks.

Duncan

9 hours ago, DuncanM said:

A larger normal looking radiator above and then a smaller radiator below

 

Yes there are two radiators.

 

 

Probably need to take the bumper off at least.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

Ahh, that seems to make sense, thanks mate. I think I'll give someone else the joy of replacing it.