Radiators

They are both controlled by Relays and not fuses. I currently have the same problem and am looking into the solution.

The antifreeze is building up to much pressure you may have a cloged line or tour hose clamp is lose

Just about every major city has at least one and usually several shops that specialize in radiator repair. They remove the "caps" or "tanks" of the radiators and run a rod through the small tubes. The process is called "rodding" the radiator. The parts are then dipped in a solvent and cleaned again. The radiator is then re-assembled and you are ready with a radiator that is like new. Some of the newer radiators, with the platic cans are not as suitable for this process. Also, the brass radiators can be soldered if there are leaks, making them somewhat more desirable. But then, some of the newer radiators seem to keep going for a long time, so it's all just a crap-shoot.

Nope, a dealer said my radiator was "gone", and that transmission fluid may have mixed with the coolant, and they have to flush the tranny (180 dollars worth of tranny fluid) to ensure it is ok, add a new radiator, coolant, and a transmission filter, plus labor and you get 1100 worth of work-is this accurate?

Yikes...

yes a tranny flush is expensive (@ between $150 and $200). Plus, a new radiator. So, I'm afraid it's possible. But, they're killing you with labor costs. Just make sure that your car can handle a flush. In some cases, mostly in older vehicles, a true flush on the transmission can cause it to lock up, rendering it useless. I'm just taking a guess here, as I don't know what your driving, so I can't even guess how much a new radiator is for your car.

Yes! both the radiator and the hoses are swapable :) Just besure that if your vehicle has a automatic transmission the radiator has the automatic transmission cooling line fittings.

damaged or faulty radiator If coolant is "pouring" out of the radiator with no damage evident, could be stuck thermostat, especially if it happens soon after starting car. Could also be blown head gasket if pouring out of the fill tube with cap off.

the fuel pump fuse is number 14 in the fuse box in the glove box rated at 15 amps

Radiator. Remove the cap and add coolant there.

Some cars during those years did not have a petcock. Need to lossen the bottom hose and drain.

Most water pumps have a (weep) hole just under where the pulley go's into the pump body.=ok you fan blade is bolted to the front of your pump. looking down if you see a trinkel of water or a water stain on the front of it under the shaft you can bet your pump is gone.=

You replace the radiator

check fuse for coolant fans check relay u may need a ccrm (constant control relay module)its located next to ur battery. check ur wiring i rec getting evtm for this go to alldata.com they have everything u wll need to fix this car u also may need scan tool to actuate and monitor the cooling fan system u need to oinoe if the pcm is sending signal to turn on the fans i

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Assuming you didn't drain the system, you shouldn't have to burp it at all. Just keep the reservoir full and warm up the engine. it circulates through the reservoir and back to the radiator.

To "bleed" the cooling system on a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, there is a small brass bleeder valve located on the heater pipe that runs along the front of the motor (metal pipe). Open that valve a couple turns and pour in the antifreeze in the reservoir tank until antifreeze starts dripping from the bleeder hole. Tighten the valve, but be careful not to tight too tight, they are soft brass and break easy. Finish filling the reservoir to the Full Cold mark. After driving the car at least one time and letting it cool down, check the antifreeze level on the reservoir and fill as needed.

Just below the radiator lower hose is the petcock. Unscrew it partially and it will drain. It has a "T" type handle that does not require any special tool. Be sure and save as much antifreeze as you can. If you do not reuse it then take it to a repair shop or AutoZone so that it will be disposed of properly.

If it does not have a drain plug, just simply remove the lower radiator hose.

Should be a drain plug either at bottom or rear of radiator or remove lower hose

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On my '99 CVPI, it's on the overflow/fill tank that is attached to the radiator. The cap looks nothing like the old "radiator caps" from the 60s, 70's and 80's - it's plastic!

Disconnect a hose and fill it through the hose. Possibly the one to the water pump; that should be pretty accessible.

It is a real pain. First you have to take the fan shroud off. It clips in 4 slots on the radiator two are snapped in. Pull on the tabs and then push up and remove the fan shroud through the bottom of the car. This will give you access to the radiator. The radiator support has 4 bolts that need to be removed from the bottom. Then it takes some moving around to get it free, the whole radiator slides to the left. It took my friend 3 hours and he is a mechanic, they really bury the radiator on this car. It comes out from the bottom the plastic that you see on top isn't how you remove it.

"Flushing" a radiator is recommended when the coolant has passed its recommended service life or has been mixed with other fluids. Most manufacturers have outlined in the owners manual when it should done as maintenance.

I believe ther is a petcock that can be opened with a 1/4" drive extension. You turn it about 1/3 of a turn and pull it out.