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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.
The 2000 Pontiac Grand Am engine idle vacuum hose is located on the back of the injector fuel pump. A diagram of the vacuum hoses can be obtained from most General Motors dealerships.
GOOD CHANCE THAT THE WATER PUMP CRAPPED OUT.Replace the radiator cap. my car has 2 bleeders on the hoses get the air out
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.
A diagram for the vacuum hoses on a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire is located in the service manual. It outlines where each hose goes and its function.
It is worn and needs to be replaced. It is collapsing when the water pump draws coolant.
upper and lower end of radiator
Could be a multitude of reasons: Low coolant, defective radiator, leaky hoses, blown head gasket...
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?