Go to your local auto parts store, purchase the correct hose.
undo the clamps on either end of the old hose, if the clamps are shot get new ones
remove hose, you may have to wiggle it back and forth where it connects to get it loose
put new hose on in the same direction as the old hose, MAKE SURE THE CLAMPS ARE ON THE HOSE, such as loose hanging on the hose like a bracelet on a wrist.
Put the hose on with room to apply the clamp and have a bit of extra on each end.
put clamps on each end and tighten carefully do not over tighten.
wiggle the hose after you have applied the clamps to make sure it wont come off
you're done!
Follow the LOWER radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to the water pump on the engine on a 1998 Ford Windstar
To remove a water pump from a 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0, you will need a tool called a tensioner. Disconnect the radiator and water hoses, then remove the water pump assembly.
I just had my water pump replaced on my '96 Windstar at a Ford dealer and it cost me $575.
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the water hoses. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
unplug line at bottom of overflow or bottom of radiator
Pour water/antifreeze at ratio 60/40 into radiator
To flush the radiator of a Ford Windstar, start by ensuring the engine is cool. Remove the radiator cap and place a drain pan under the radiator's drain valve, opening it to allow old coolant to drain out. Once drained, close the valve and fill the radiator with a mixture of water and radiator flush solution, then run the engine with the heater on for about 10-15 minutes. Finally, drain the flush solution, refill with fresh coolant, and check for leaks.
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the radiator hoses. Remove the radiator stabilizing arm. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
No You don't Need to change the water pump But you should change it and the thermostat if radiator was full of sludge. if not then no to both.
Remove the water from the radiator. Remove the radiator hoses. Remove the stabilizing arm from the top of the radiator. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the radiator hoses. Remove the radiator stabilizer arm. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
Drain the water from your Mazda Protege radiator. Remove the hoses from your radiator. Remove the radiator stabilizing arm. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.