i've been a gm tech for 20 yrs %26amp; this is a simple task on most vehicles-however the engine in your car (2.2liter) can be very difficult to bleed the air out of the cooling system after a hose replacement. I would suggest taking it to a good mechanic.The cost should not be that much.
How do i change a upper radiator hose on a 2000 pontiac sunfire?
get a clean pan, put it under the petcock on the raidator, and drain off about half a pan of coolent. loosen the clamp on the hose end that goes onto the radaitor. Do same with hose end that in on the thermostate houseing.
Care fully twist the hose, till the ends of the hose come free, and pull the hose off.
Replace the hose, make shure both ends have new hose clamps on before installing the new hose. Make certain both ends are all the way on
How do i change a upper radiator hose on a 2000 pontiac sunfire?
it can be a car!
a flat head screwdriver or regular
Thursday, September 15, 2011
What to do after radiator replacement on 99 grand cherokee,(flush?radiator capacity?)?
just changed the upper radiator hose and two days later wham the radiator goes. don't think thats its the thermostat, but want to make sure i'm not missing any steps before I start it upain. just dropped some serious cash on a new radiator.
What to do after radiator replacement on 99 grand cherokee,(flush?radiator capacity?)?
go ahead and replace the thermostat and lower hose while you are doing it, make sure it is a high temp (195 degree) thermostat because your computer won't activate until your car reaches a high enuff temp and that will mess up economy etc. since it is a hew radiator, the easy way to flush the engine is to remove the thermostat, put a garden hose into the hole in the block where the thrmostat goes and turn on the water, place a large catch pan under the lower radiator hose (that is just ahnging there disconnected) and start the engine. let water flow out the lower hose into the catch pan until it runs clear. replace thermostat, install radiator and hoses and add one gallon of antifreeze. Since you have completely flushed everything it is ok to use the extended (5 year) stuff. add another gallon of water (or as much as it will take) and start the engine %26amp; allow it to come up to operating temp while the radiator cap is OFF. When the car warms up, the thermostat will open and you will be able to add more water. If it takes more than 2 gallons, add equal parts water and antifreeze to top off, replace your radiator cap, make sure the plastic overflow bottle is at teh correct mark and restart car and allow to come up to full temp and check for leaks. that ought to do it.
What to do after radiator replacement on 99 grand cherokee,(flush?radiator capacity?)?
Fush it.
What to do after radiator replacement on 99 grand cherokee,(flush?radiator capacity?)?
go ahead and replace the thermostat and lower hose while you are doing it, make sure it is a high temp (195 degree) thermostat because your computer won't activate until your car reaches a high enuff temp and that will mess up economy etc. since it is a hew radiator, the easy way to flush the engine is to remove the thermostat, put a garden hose into the hole in the block where the thrmostat goes and turn on the water, place a large catch pan under the lower radiator hose (that is just ahnging there disconnected) and start the engine. let water flow out the lower hose into the catch pan until it runs clear. replace thermostat, install radiator and hoses and add one gallon of antifreeze. Since you have completely flushed everything it is ok to use the extended (5 year) stuff. add another gallon of water (or as much as it will take) and start the engine %26amp; allow it to come up to operating temp while the radiator cap is OFF. When the car warms up, the thermostat will open and you will be able to add more water. If it takes more than 2 gallons, add equal parts water and antifreeze to top off, replace your radiator cap, make sure the plastic overflow bottle is at teh correct mark and restart car and allow to come up to full temp and check for leaks. that ought to do it.
What to do after radiator replacement on 99 grand cherokee,(flush?radiator capacity?)?
Fush it.
How to change the hose from the radiator?
I have to buy new one or I can use the old once
How to change the hose from the radiator?
a radiator has two hoses,witch one are you talking about,a lower one and a upper one,they change the same way ,loosen the clamps and twist the hose,make sure you have the right one,they are not interchangeable,hope that helps.
How to change the hose from the radiator?
Is it leaking? If so then I suggest replacing it with a new one. Loosen up the hose clamps on each end and try twisting the hose off.
if the old 1 is still ok and not collapsing, it will be ok, just tighten the hose clamps, but if you change it, drain the radiator and take the clamps off and pull the old 1 off, then before you you install the new 1, put some grease around the inside of the new hose, that will make it go on easier, then install it and use a couple of screw clamps.
please provide me with more info it will help me assist you ..
If you are going to change the hose, then I would think there is some thing wrong with it, so get a new hose and cut the old hose off.easy way. If you are changing the thermostat and will reuse the hoses, then, drain the radiator, loosing the hose clamp, use a small blade screw driver, and push under the hose and neck of the radiator, and try working in around the neck, and then twisting the hoses, pull it slowly off.Do this to the other end, and the other hoses. on the They make a like a ice pick with a curved hook at the end, for removing hoses, works great, I would not be with out one,
How to change the hose from the radiator?
a radiator has two hoses,witch one are you talking about,a lower one and a upper one,they change the same way ,loosen the clamps and twist the hose,make sure you have the right one,they are not interchangeable,hope that helps.
How to change the hose from the radiator?
Is it leaking? If so then I suggest replacing it with a new one. Loosen up the hose clamps on each end and try twisting the hose off.
if the old 1 is still ok and not collapsing, it will be ok, just tighten the hose clamps, but if you change it, drain the radiator and take the clamps off and pull the old 1 off, then before you you install the new 1, put some grease around the inside of the new hose, that will make it go on easier, then install it and use a couple of screw clamps.
please provide me with more info it will help me assist you ..
If you are going to change the hose, then I would think there is some thing wrong with it, so get a new hose and cut the old hose off.easy way. If you are changing the thermostat and will reuse the hoses, then, drain the radiator, loosing the hose clamp, use a small blade screw driver, and push under the hose and neck of the radiator, and try working in around the neck, and then twisting the hoses, pull it slowly off.Do this to the other end, and the other hoses. on the They make a like a ice pick with a curved hook at the end, for removing hoses, works great, I would not be with out one,
About my radiator hose...?
i need to change my radiator hose. i have a 98' dodge neon. my questions are: how much is the hose itself (upper hose) and how difficult is it to change it urself. what do i need to change it and how? please and thank you.
About my radiator hose...?
check the price with your local auto parts store on line. I use Autozone. Probably cost between $6 an $16 depending.
Upper hose is usually easiest. Unscrew two clamps. Should just take a standard screwdriver. Work when car is off and cool. Be prepared to replace the antifreeze you loose during the work. It can be a bit messy so be aware of where you are working.
About my radiator hose...?
should run you below 15 bucks and all you need is a pair of plyers nad some new clamps .it is as aesy as pie.
depending on the clamps, it should be fairly easy...if you have spring clamps, you may need a special pair of pliers...
and please, do not attempt this when the engine hot...
Upper radiator hoses are just about the easiest things to change. All you need is a flat head screwdriver. Unscrew the hose clamps and put the new ones on. Make sure that the car is not really hot when you do this because there is a chance you could get sprayed.
They aren't that much. any auto parts store should have one. I would also get 2 new hose clamps. I don't care for the spring loaded ones that they put on cars now. I like the old screw on clamps, you can always tighten them if they are loose. The whole thing should be less than 25 bucks or so.
About my radiator hose...?
check the price with your local auto parts store on line. I use Autozone. Probably cost between $6 an $16 depending.
Upper hose is usually easiest. Unscrew two clamps. Should just take a standard screwdriver. Work when car is off and cool. Be prepared to replace the antifreeze you loose during the work. It can be a bit messy so be aware of where you are working.
About my radiator hose...?
should run you below 15 bucks and all you need is a pair of plyers nad some new clamps .it is as aesy as pie.
depending on the clamps, it should be fairly easy...if you have spring clamps, you may need a special pair of pliers...
and please, do not attempt this when the engine hot...
Upper radiator hoses are just about the easiest things to change. All you need is a flat head screwdriver. Unscrew the hose clamps and put the new ones on. Make sure that the car is not really hot when you do this because there is a chance you could get sprayed.
They aren't that much. any auto parts store should have one. I would also get 2 new hose clamps. I don't care for the spring loaded ones that they put on cars now. I like the old screw on clamps, you can always tighten them if they are loose. The whole thing should be less than 25 bucks or so.
Radiator fan? Weird problem.?
Okay so I have been having problems with the engine overheating. Changed the radiator, hoses, thermostat, coolant temp sensor. There's good coolant circulation.
The fan works, but does not turn on when the engine heats up. The only way to get it on is to remove the wire connection from the coolant temperature sensor.
Its a 99 ford contour.
Radiator fan? Weird problem.?
Sounds like you got a bad coolant temp sensor to me. If you hook the car up to the computer you should be able to see what the temp reading is from the sensor.What are duvet covers how to be friends with a guy
The fan works, but does not turn on when the engine heats up. The only way to get it on is to remove the wire connection from the coolant temperature sensor.
Its a 99 ford contour.
Radiator fan? Weird problem.?
Sounds like you got a bad coolant temp sensor to me. If you hook the car up to the computer you should be able to see what the temp reading is from the sensor.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Why does my radiator hose come off when starting it.?
i just changed my radiator and put a brand new one in. but when i finished putting it back on. and put water in it . and tried to start it it just rived and then the main hose on top blew off. put it back on and tightened it and then the big hose on the bottom blew off. why is this happening. also the car did not start. it is a toyota camry 1992 thanks|||Have the car%26#039;s cooling system pressure tested. Sounds like a bad head gasket or cracked head.|||hose clamp not tight enough or replace with new one..... cheap fix|||sounds like the new radiator is blocked up take it back for exchange|||Hi sounds like you are building up pressure in the system this could be
a blown head gasket. Or it could be the garage did not take out
the plastic bungs out of the radiator.But with you saying it would
not start it sounds more like the gasket. I would take it back to
the garage that fitted the Rad.|||Sounds like there%26#039;s a blockage somewhere. Most cars pump the hot engine coolant into the bottom of the radiator, and the cooled water comes out the top and goes back into the engine. If it was always the lower hose that popped, then I%26#039;d say the radiator, but with both popping ........ Try this - Run the engine with the radiator cap off. If the system is flowing correctly, the coolant should NOT come out the open cap. If it does, then you%26#039;ve got a problem to find...
a blown head gasket. Or it could be the garage did not take out
the plastic bungs out of the radiator.But with you saying it would
not start it sounds more like the gasket. I would take it back to
the garage that fitted the Rad.|||Sounds like there%26#039;s a blockage somewhere. Most cars pump the hot engine coolant into the bottom of the radiator, and the cooled water comes out the top and goes back into the engine. If it was always the lower hose that popped, then I%26#039;d say the radiator, but with both popping ........ Try this - Run the engine with the radiator cap off. If the system is flowing correctly, the coolant should NOT come out the open cap. If it does, then you%26#039;ve got a problem to find...
Why does my ac belt rub my lower radiator hose in my 1984 olds 98 5.0l 307?
I changed my upper and lower radiator hoses last week, and after my car ran hot, I found a pin hole in my lower hose from contact with the ac belt. When I look there is about 1/2 inch gap between the belt and hose. I was told that there is a part that can prtoect the hose from contact.|||All you need to do is loosen the hose clamps and twist the hose to obtain more clearance between the belt and the hose.. then tighten the clamps back ..|||Either you installed it wrong and need to twist the hose to a different position or you got the wrong hose no part of the belt should touch the hose regardless of a shield being installed or not.|||Incorrectly plumed or wrong hose. It should never touch. You can loosen them and twist them a little to relocate so it does not rub. Zip Ties will not last long enough in that environment (extreme heat and vibration) and it just looks like shoddy repair work to do so.|||you might have to tie the hose up out of the way of the belt|||First guy is right
use a zip tie to pull the hose out of the way
use a zip tie to pull the hose out of the way
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