my car has 2 bleeders on the hoses get the air out
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Changing a radiator in a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am can be a difficult task. To remove the radiator, all of the radiator hoses will need to be disconnected from the radiator. The transmission lines will also need to be removed. After all of the hoses are disconnected, remove all of the clips that are holding the radiator in place. Lift the radiator up and place with a new one. All the hoses and clips will need to be put back in place with the new radiator.
You've got radiator hoses, heater hoses, power steering hoses, vacuum line hoses, etc. Probably best if you purchased a shop repair manual for that vehicle to show how/where they are routed.
It is worn and needs to be replaced. It is collapsing when the water pump draws coolant.
Could be a multitude of reasons: Low coolant, defective radiator, leaky hoses, blown head gasket...
upper and lower end of radiator
Low Coolant level? Perhaps cooling system is airbound not allowng coolant to circulate? Water pump defective not circulating coolant? Radiator plugged or restricted? Hoses collapsing under pressure? Defective radiator cap?
Before changing the radiator on a 2001 Pontiac Montana the coolant must first be drained. After the drain remove the radiator mounts, fans, and hoses. Pull the radiator upwards.
the thicker hoses are oil cooler hoses the thin ones are cooling line for auto transmission
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the water hoses. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
I have antifreeze coming out of the bottom of my 1995 Pontiac grand am in the middle of the frame just below my front end is this from the heater core?
Yes