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In This particular case there was no coolant going backwards into the transmission. But it certainly can happen, especially if the internal leak is big enough. If I remember correctly, I think the cooling system had additional problems in this truck, and the radiator was not building up to full pressure, which prevented the coolant from pushing back into the transmission.
Does this mean that the coolant liquid has gotten into the transmission bell housing as well?
It worked like a charm! Thanks a lot!!
That was the easiest fan clutch removal ever! I gotta use this on my truck later today. I’ll let you know if it works.
The Crown Vic’s actually have more room under the hood and the job will probably be easier than this, simply due to the fact that you can maneuver a lot easier.
You do not have to remove fan to remove Radiator…just unbolt fan Fan Shroud and push back over fan…I just did a replacement today.
Ok what if it look like rust that came out and like oil buy its red all over the motor!
Thanks, your 95 Explorer radiator replacement video was very helpful. Just a few comments from my experience with my 96 – and for the record, this is the first time I have ever replaced a radiator. My first challenge was the fan clutch which had a different nut that I was unable to loosen. So I left the fan and shroud on and continued. Next problem was the AC evaporator coil attached to the front of the radiator by tabs on both sides. Eventually got the old out and the new in – all works fine!
You saved the day with this video, thank you so much for taking time to make it.
No, I am sorry but we do not have a video on that repair at this time.
Do you have a video how to change the coolent sensor for 1999 Ford Explorer V8 5.0l Sir
Thank you for a video that actually shows what you are doing step by step! love it
Try spraying some Break Free behind the nut, then using a screwdriver to “lock” the part behind the fan in (fan clutch pulley?). This is critical. I used a groove lock pliers to get mine free (not sure what size I used, but pliers opened to 2 1/2 inches), but the most important part was making sure the fan clutch pulley did not move. They make special tools that hold the pulley in place but they’re fairly expensive. Screw driver worked fine (just need to wedge it properly).
I have a 95 explorer that has a crack in the radiator. When it reaches the normal pressure it just spews out coolant and overheats. Seen this video, huge help and now I know how to do this, but I can’t get the fan clutch nut off. Every time I try to turn it it just spins the whole pulley, and yes, the belt is on. Is there any other tool I can use and exact sizes? I’ve used crescent wrenches to large pliers. I can’t get it to turn without turning the whole thing. Please help. 🙁
Had to replace my 95 Explorer Radiator this weekend….Thanks for the Video. Great job!
thank you I will have him have that checked…
On the Buicks, when coolant mixes with oil, the most common cause is actually not the radiator (although that could happen) but more likely is that your intake manifold gasket is leaking. Search our channel for a video “Buick Intake Manifold”
My sons car (92 Buick) is leaking coolant into the engine. (?) The engine has the same consistency (coffee cream) looking gunk. Is this an extensive/expensive repair.
That was because when we tried to break the bolts loose the copper tubes twisted 🙁 Thanks again!!
Hi, thanks for putting on this video. I am working on my 1994 F150 and all of this applied. This was so much more helpful than the Haynes manual. I wasn’t quite sure what those metal tubes were, I knew one was tranny but the other one was empty so now I know. Also, thanks for letting us know about the drain plug! I didn’t know what that was either, and on my old radiator there was a hole there – it didn’t leak but what a mystery it was. I had to cut the ends off my copper tubes and reflute.
If you have tranny fluid in the radiator…wouldn’t that mean that there is tranny fluid in the block as well. After all wwhen you pulled out the thermostat there was tranny fluid around it. Would a basic radiator flush clean out the block as well?
If you have tranny fluid in the radiator…wouldn’t that mean that there is tranny fluid in the block as well. After all wwhen you pulled out the thermostat there was tranny fluid around it. Would a basic radiator flush clean out the block as well?
It’s very possible, when transmission fluid mixes with the coolant, coolant can also back up into the transmission, and having water in the transmission can cause many problems. Easiest way to tell is after running the vehicle for a bit,,, pull the transmission dipstick and see if the fluid looks cloudy or milky, it should be a clear red (if the fluid has been mainained) or might be a clear brown, either way it should be clear.
I can’t tell if I have that mix issue going on. If I did, would I also be having transmission issues?
thank you for helping me 😀
Yes the 5.0 version Is almost identical, except you have a little less room to work so the dificulty goes up slightly.
i have a 1999 mercury mountaineer (ford vehicle) 5.0 V8 and it has this same exact problem. would the radiator remove/replace process be similar to this one?
I bought that tool from my local Matco Tools Distributor.
What is that tool that you use to loosen the hose clamps? I’ve never seen that before. It is awesome!
Where could I buy one just like it?
hey men you make look real easy to do it. thank you. autopart-direct-to-you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very Cool video man, I did not know that transmission lines were trough the radiator!!!
The seal on those transmission lines is created by a metal on metal, flange to flange fitting, that sometimes requires them to be torqued pretty good before the flanges mesh together well enough to stop fluid from leaking by. It will begin to tighten down, then another 1/4 to 1/2 turn should be added to make sure the flanges are well meshed together. Thanks
on it’s own when it’s all the way in? metal on metal right?
got the new radiator, used the larger coolant line adapters, the coolant lines didn’t seem to want to screw in but with some added pressure behind the skirt of the screw, they started to turn in, it seems i didn’t turn them in far enough and they both leaked between the adapter and the hose, so i tightened more but it took quite a bit of man grip to do it, top doesn’t leak but the bottom still leaks just a little, how hard would you say that the lines need to be torqued, does it stop…
GREAT VIDEO, I HAVE A PROBLEM OF LEAKING IN MY RADIATOR, AND NOW WITH THIS VIDEO I AM GOING TO TRY TO REPAIR IT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GREETINGS FROM MEXICO.