Great thanks for the write up.

I am tackling this job tonight as my rad sprang 2 leaks yesterday.
Auto version also. Just replaced the expansion tank 2 weeks as it had an hairline crack - guess the extra pressure in the system now showed up weaknesses in the old rad.
2012 model.

had a busy week with my cars - just finished removing and refitting an oil pan due to a stripped drain plug on a mutshubishi lancer!!

I'm knackered already before starting this 2nd job - will be after work and in the dark.
Wife needs the car asap.