Remove the metal radiator support bracket with the 4 bolts. From there you
can see the 6 bolts holding on the fans, the electric connection to remove.
Pull the fan unit and you can easily get at all the hose clamps. Remove
these clamps, pull the hoses, un-screw the bolts securing the condensor
onto the radiator then pull the radiator. Reassemble in this manner. The
thermostat housing is on the engine end of the top rad hose. 2 bolts,
replace that also. Done
can you please let me know why my dodge grand caravan 1997 turns off for no
reason when i stop in read light or I do a full stop thanks for you help ..
I just replaced a radiator and hoses on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and it’s
a breeze. Just take the front bumper off. There are 3 screws in the wheel
well and two bolts up under on the top of the bumper that secures it to the
body. You can twist the round plastic caps off and pull the plastic ferring
out of the way. Then take off the plastic under piece on the front that’s
under the bumper.
@brucebigpoppa1 The radiator isn’t out because the two bolts holding the
radiator to the AC condensor hasn’t been removed. Those two bolts are
located behind the bumper and you have to remove the bumper cover AND the
bumper to get to them. I know this ’cause I just replaced my radiator this
weekend.
even with the proper tools, the serpantine belt is a pain in the ASS to
change as the idler cant be moved without manually pressing it into a
position before putting the wrench on it(you need to press roughly 100-150
pounds of force on it to move it)
hears a fuckin idea…if your going to make a fuckin video about fixing a
car…why dont you actually show us video of you FIXING IT not just talkin
about it
Note: Pull the neg end of battery first and on the bumper there are 3
screws in the wheel well and two bolts up top behind the plastic ferring.
If you remove the plastic circle lids you can access, and pull, the plastic
out of the way to get at these bolts. This is on “both” sides of the
bumper. The top bolts are a little hassle to get out but not that
difficult. with the bumper off it is so much easier to do the removal and
installation
Once reassembled fill with water and test system for leaks and proper
cooling. Idle and driven. If all is good wait for system to cool down then
drain water and refill with 50/50 antifreeze. 4 – 5 hour job for first time
people.
I whatched a few videos on changing the radiator for the Dodge caravan
including this one and went ahead and changed it for my 1998 Dodge caravan.
I neither had any problem with the transmision hose nor did I have to take
the bumper cover off. I made a video with complete details.
youtube.com/watch?v=Iq_raHFhwY8
Remove the metal radiator support bracket with the 4 bolts. From there you
can see the 6 bolts holding on the fans, the electric connection to remove.
Pull the fan unit and you can easily get at all the hose clamps. Remove
these clamps, pull the hoses, un-screw the bolts securing the condensor
onto the radiator then pull the radiator. Reassemble in this manner. The
thermostat housing is on the engine end of the top rad hose. 2 bolts,
replace that also. Done
I agree with sinpros…this is a total waste of time video. All gabbing and
no actual demonstration.
can you please let me know why my dodge grand caravan 1997 turns off for no
reason when i stop in read light or I do a full stop thanks for you help ..
do you know the way to change the rear spark plugs on 97 caravan?
Good Video ~ To The Point ~ thank you, Lilie555 ! !
I just replaced a radiator and hoses on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and it’s
a breeze. Just take the front bumper off. There are 3 screws in the wheel
well and two bolts up under on the top of the bumper that secures it to the
body. You can twist the round plastic caps off and pull the plastic ferring
out of the way. Then take off the plastic under piece on the front that’s
under the bumper.
did you drink some vodka after the job lol
i dont mind you dropping the camera and acually doing the work, try that
next time. alot of people learn better visually.
@brucebigpoppa1 The radiator isn’t out because the two bolts holding the
radiator to the AC condensor hasn’t been removed. Those two bolts are
located behind the bumper and you have to remove the bumper cover AND the
bumper to get to them. I know this ’cause I just replaced my radiator this
weekend.
In the last post, it did not let me post the complete ip address. Just
search on Iq_raHFhwY8 or “How to change the radiator for a 1998 Dodge
caravan”
even with the proper tools, the serpantine belt is a pain in the ASS to
change as the idler cant be moved without manually pressing it into a
position before putting the wrench on it(you need to press roughly 100-150
pounds of force on it to move it)
hears a fuckin idea…if your going to make a fuckin video about fixing a
car…why dont you actually show us video of you FIXING IT not just talkin
about it
Note: Pull the neg end of battery first and on the bumper there are 3
screws in the wheel well and two bolts up top behind the plastic ferring.
If you remove the plastic circle lids you can access, and pull, the plastic
out of the way to get at these bolts. This is on “both” sides of the
bumper. The top bolts are a little hassle to get out but not that
difficult. with the bumper off it is so much easier to do the removal and
installation
Once reassembled fill with water and test system for leaks and proper
cooling. Idle and driven. If all is good wait for system to cool down then
drain water and refill with 50/50 antifreeze. 4 – 5 hour job for first time
people.
thank you. I am a woman that needed some advise on removing my 1998 dodge
caravan radiator. This did help me a lot
I whatched a few videos on changing the radiator for the Dodge caravan
including this one and went ahead and changed it for my 1998 Dodge caravan.
I neither had any problem with the transmision hose nor did I have to take
the bumper cover off. I made a video with complete details.
youtube.com/watch?v=Iq_raHFhwY8
Great Video. Thank you muchly.
U DIDNT SHOW THE RADIATOR OUT OF CAR. AND DID U TAKE FANS OFF AFTER IT WAS
OUT. OR WHILE IT WAS STILL IN THE CAR..