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Radiators
A radiator is a heating device that consists of a series of pipes where steam or fluid circulates. There are different types of radiators, namely hot water, steam, fan-assisted, under-floor heating, and electric baseboard.
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How do you remove air from radiator?
Allow the car to cool. Remove radiator cap. Add water or coolant to fill radiator. Start engine leaving cap off. check to see if coolant is circulating in radiator. Locate upper rad hose, and squeeze to move air bubbles out, or to ecourage circulation. If large air bubble works its way out, add coolant to fill. Once coolant starts to expand and spill out, replace cap. Watch temperature gauge to esure the problem has been rectified. You may have to repeat this procedure.
Where is the radiator plug located for coolant change on a 4.0L 1996 Cherokee?
It's on the side of the Radiator, behind the grill on the passenger side.
How do you replace the radiator on a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Book says: read warning about antifreeze 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. 2. Drain the cooling system. 3. Remove the cooling fan 4. Detach the radiator hoses from radiator, disconnect coolant recovery hose, oil cooler lines and automatic transaxle models, disconnect and plug the fluid cooler lines. 5. On ac models, remove the condenser line retaining clips and the condenser-to-radiator mounting bolts. 6. Remove the radiator mounting bolts and lift from engine compartment. If new, transfer fittings from old unit. 7 Installation is the reverse of removal. After reconnect all hoses and lines, refill with proper coolant mixter and the start engine to test for leaks.
What is the average price for radiator replacement?
A brand-new radiator will cost between $300 and $800. The cost is dependent upon the size and the type of radiator. It will take approximately 1.5 hours of labor to install the new radiator.
Where is the fuse located for the radiator fan on the 2000 grand Cherokee Laredo?
The fan is controlled by the fan relay which is located behind the right front fender - very hard to get to (step one according to the Jeep shop manual is to remove the front bumper). The relay itself is about $80 from Jeep dealers, but getting to it is very hard and involves a couple hours of labor. make sure it is NOT 40amp fuse, try changing that out first.that saved me a lot of money.Just look at the fuse box on right side of engine up top.Very easy to try this alternative first.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a 1999 Pontiac sunfire?
Ok I found it, it is draining now! The drain is at the very bottom of the right hand side tank. It is a very small screw plug next to and below the lower trans cooler line. Lay on your back with the front on ramps legs away from car, left shoulder under right front corner of car. Look up through the square hole in the plastic cover to the location above Use a large but not long screw driver to loosen it from over the frame tube, don't try to get at it from the hole use the hole to see what you are doing. The Plug has two slots in it forming a cross after you tread it all the way out it should pop out. Watch it you may get a little wet
Why would coolant be leaking from the exhaust pipe?
That's exactly what it is, water. The products of combustion are water and carbon dioxide. While the exhaust stays hot the water comes out as high temperature steam, usually you don't even notice it. When the exhaust pipe and/or outside temperature is cold enough the exhaust will cool and some of the water vapor will condense into steam and possibly even water that drips from a weep hole in the muffler. If you're seeing a little water drip from the muffler, everything is working as designed.
How do you fix a leaking car rad?
replace the line with the appropate size line. It should be faily easy, just hose clamps at each end. Your local auto parts store should have the hose, and it is not very expensive. Be not to get just plain fuel line as it will not work with transmission fluid. The parts store should have transmission line or fuel injection line that is suitable.
Why won't the radiator fans activate on your 2000 Accord?
In the cooler weather we are having, they will probably take longer to come on.
The side effect though has been the temperature guage spiking big time. Only spikes during city traffic, not highway. Oil is fine, radiator fluid is fine. Just those stupid fans don't ever fire up.
What steps do you take to replace a Radiator on a 1990 Toyota Corolla?
Hey Steve==If you have to ask, you must not be very familiar with mechanics. First drain the radiator. Take the fan shourd off then remove the hoses, and oil cooler lines. Then remoove the bolts and pull the radiator out. Reverse operations to install. GoodluckJoe
How do you remove the radiator plug in a 2000 Grand Cherokee?
Sometimes the plug gets stuck pretty hard in the radiator and removal will damage the radiator. Just pull the lower rad hose and you will do the same thing.
Even though the Plug has a rib/tab down the middle making you think it is threaded into the radiator...in reality it is just a molded plug with rubber o-rings that pushes straight in and pulls straight out. So to remove it (although it is probably better to just remove the hose) just grasp the rib and pull straight out while maybe twisting back and forth.
Why does coolant boil out of radiator?
When the water runs out of the radiator, it either means that the radiator is cracked, which means that its building steam inside your radiator. building the steam inside your radiator raises the temperature of your engine causing it to overheat and steam up on you.
Depending upon where the water is coming from, the solution could be as simple as tightening or replacing the radiator cap, or tightening or replacing the drain plug,or tightening hose clamps. Check those things before proceeding.
How do you tell if your radiator cap is faulty?
take the cap off and check this look under the cap and see if the rubber seal is broken or it looks worn but if in doubt replace it a mechanic has tool for connecting to radiator to check cap pressure. but if you think radiator cap is the problem, just buy a new one they cost under 10 bucks. if that is the problem, it is sure cheaper than going to a mechanic
How do you fix a radiator crack?
If its not too big and depends were its at you can use JB weld. its cheap and easy.
USUALLY,MOST CARS UNFORTUNATELY HAVE PLASTIC ENDS ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR ,OVER TIME THEY DECAY,A RADIATOR IS UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE,AND THE TWO DON'T MIX,THIS COULD BE THE CASE.REPLACING THE RADIATOR IS THE ANSWER ,PATCHING IT ONLY BUYS YOU A LITTLE TIME .YOU MAYBE BROKE DOWN AGAIN SOONER THAN YOU THINK,LEAVING YOU STRANDED.NOT A GOOD IDEA TO PATCH IT.BUY A NEW ONE THAT'S CHEAPER THAN RUNNING IT HOT POSSIBLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT CRACKING A HEAD OR BLOWING A HEAD GASKET.THESE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS 10 TIMES WHAT A RADIATOR WOULD COST YOU.
Can you put antifreeze in the car if there is water in there?
Yes, simply drain some of the water from the system. Usual way is from the drain valve at bottom of most rads.
How do you open the pitcock valve on a 2000 Pontiac Montana radiator?
The pitcock drain value is located on the lower left side of the radiator,you might need a pair of pliers to turn the drain.The coolant will drain out of the hole in the radiator's lower left ruubber mount. The pitcock drain value is located on the lower left side of the radiator,you might need a pair of pliers to turn the drain.The coolant will drain out of the hole in the radiator's lower left ruubber mount.
Why do the radiators in your house click when you start the heating system?
Does not sound like central heating. It sounds like a boiler system. When the hot water is routed through the cooler pipes and radiator, the air in those pipes are pushed through begins to expand and it causes the same effect as a tea pot boiling on a much larger scale.
Why is not safe to open the radiator cap when the engine is overheating?
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face.
You wouldn't like it if that happens.
Can you put seal-it or jb-weld to fix a leak in the transmission line to the radiator?
I wouldn't. Replace or repair the line instead.
How do you change out radiator on a 97 STS Northstar?
Not to hard. Take off front black cover.
Take off top radiator hose.
Remove cooling fans.
remove front air bag sensor.
remove lower radiator hosei
Remove upper and lower cooling lines on both sides of radiator
Remove 4 top radiator cover bolts.
Remove radiator
How do you replace the radiator in a 1995 es300 you have to replace the PS hoses as well DIY?
You do not have to replace the PS hoses. Remove the radiator and install a new one.
Neck - where the cap attaches
Core- where the coolant circulates exposed to external air flow
Case- holds everything together
No, regular flushes of the cooling system are necessary to keep mineral deposits from forming on the inside of the engine and radiator.
Mineral deposits can partially clog the cooling system and form an insulating barrier that will keep your cooling system from working properly.
