Friday, June 3, 2011

NISSAN MASTER TECH'S (easy 10 pts.) 2000 Nissan Maxima SE radiator help?

I have a 2000 nissan maxima se(stock) that recently started leaking (small amounts dripping sporadically) coolant. The shops in my area want $500+ to replace it (parts %26amp; labor) %26amp; I have found a new replacement for $175. My question to the Nissan Master Tech%26#039;s out there; Would changing the radiator be a task that I can do myself (mechanical aptitude is average), or do you recommend I get it changed professionally? If so, where can I find step-by-step instructions (w/diagrams)? Also, Should I change all the radiator hoses/clamps as well?


John Paul if you%26#039;re on Y/A tonight your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! One Love|||about as easy as tying your shoes you will look at top of radaitor when you open hood there wil be a cover might have four to six bolts remove it left side at bottom should be a drain plug open it and try to drain what you can if that dont work just remove bottom hose and top hose an dmight be two transmission lines remove them and you lift it out and set the new one back in replace everything same way should take about a good hour... fill it up and crank motor let run and refill til it stops taking water back it up some and look for any leaks your done works pretty much same way on every car made|||Changing a radiator is a simple task and really doesn%26#039;t require a lot of expertise. The fact that you purchased the raditator yourself will still save you tons of money even if you take to a shop. Go to your local autoparts store and purchase the repair manual for your car. Chilton%26#039;s manuals run about 25.00 and they have detailed pictured step by step instructions. Every owner should have one for there specific vehicle. If you have the time and patience, then do it yourself. Replacing the radiator shouldn%26#039;t take more the 2 to 3 hours max.

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