Learn how to diagnose a bad radiator hose visually, and by feel. Also learn how to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. Most hoses will last over 200k miles (this one was 280k) and over…
Learn how to diagnose a bad radiator hose visually, and by feel. Also learn how to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. Most hoses will last over 200k miles (this one was 280k) and over…
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+Jos Waterreus I am glad you are liking my videos! That is great you are
learning so much! The lower radiator hose and clamp are on correctly. You
have a good eye seeing that gap! I adjusted that when I did the final look
over but I appreciate the concern and for you letting me know! Thanks a lot
man, it is great to have others looking out for me!
thank you god!
have you changed the radiator in your mazda b3000/ford ranger? I was
curious, my radiator doesnt need to be replaced but when the time comes, I
wanna know how to do it. I like how you explain things and it makes sense,
other videos not so much.
Those bitches at my Honda dealership quoted me $700 to replace the hoses.
I’ve read that I may have an air lock in my radiator hose, but not sure.
I’ve chcked the fluid levels and they are good and I’ve squeezed the top
hose several time seems piable and maybe a little air but not much.The
reason I’m asking this is because the heater does not work. Is this it?
This is for a Mazda B2300 truck. The funny thing is the A/C works all the
time.
When the leak occurred did your engine suffer an idling problem or extra
fuel consumption?
Excellent video Chris. This exact same issue happened to my upper hose
about a week ago, it tore open very close to the engine, and following your
video I just completed this simple fix. Thanks again.
This guy knows his stuff.
The nipple on my heater (outside firewall) was crushed almost flat when I
took the heater hose off. Not wanting to change out the nipple, with much
time and TLC, I was able to get it back to almost perfectly round, except
for the area near the circular ridge that the hose goes over. Using the old
hose clamps, now the joint leaks. I bought some screw clamps to try out to
see if it’s just the pressure of the clamp, but before draining the coolant
to do the change, I have a question. Is there any substance you know of
that I could spread on the outside of the nipple before re-installing the
hose so it will not leak for sure? And no, I don’t want to epoxy the joint
tight.
damn dude 300k miles and it’s still running? you da man!! my dodge ram has
265k miles on it.
Is it true don’t use worm gear clamps on newer plastic radiators? Pressure
point under worm gear cracks plastic?
A local mechanic quoted me at 682 dollars to do this on an 02 Saturn,
that’s half the value of my car!!! Thank you for posting this video.
I am having trouble placing back my radiator hoses on my chrysler sebring
it is a little more complicated then your example chris but maybe it is
just me by the way I love the how to videos they have helped me out a ton I
decided just last week that I want to become a mechanic (I know random huh
but it is a long story) anyways maybe any tips for a new guy???
This is a great video. I love how you explain every little detail. I’ve
read online that I should disconnect the negative charge of my battery to
do this procedure. What is your thought on that? I’m also not a car guy at
all, so once again, very helpful video.
thank you!!
As someone who knows absolutely nothing about cars, auto jargon, and the
like, I thank you VERY much. Simple and helpful. You’re great, keep it up.
i also spray some silicon inside the hose so it slides on easy
I still have a little shake in my car when I slow down and let off the gas
is that normal and I got all new spark plugs and plug wires?
if im changing the hose sometimes i make a slit in the hose with a razor
and peal it back i also have have some nice hose hooks lisle
your doing a ford engine correct????
I have a 92′ Eagle Talon with surprisingly only 71k miles on it.
Today on my way to class the top radiator house cracked and opened up and
steamed up. When I came back after class both hoses were flat although i
believe just the top on had a crack in it and was leaking. Can I just
change the one and then will the lower hose come back to full state once I
run the engine? Thanks in advance!
thanks for that video man! my cousin and i found a whole in my upper
radiator hose of my ’04 dodge neon with 246k miles which caused a leakage
of fluid onto my engine which caused white steam to come from under the
hood like you explained. it conveniently happened as we were halfway to six
flags and many miles away from home. the gauge showed that the engine was
way over heated. we found the whole and taped it up with surgical tape. the
temp normalized and it saved my engine and my trip to six flags, but we
knew that was only a temporary solution. i was going to just take it to the
mechanic and spend the money but your video has shown me how easy it is to
install an upper radiator hose! Now i have a new radiator hose and that
$200 bucks the mechanic would’ve charged me still in my back pocket. Thanks
dude!
Yep I hear ya. . I’ll def let you know. . I have another proposal for ya
lol. . If your interested I plan on switching the differential, I’ll be
buying the Dana36 complete with 3:54 gears installed from zip-corvettes,
I’m always pressed for time and you have to know what your doing with
shiming and all so I figured this would be an easy way out. They mail you
the new rear warrantied, swap it out and you send back the original. Let me
know if your interested and what you think or if you have any suggestions.
. Thanks! !
chris the lower and top would this be the same for my 2001 Durango??
4.7 ltr
Have you considered using silicone spray in lieu of wd40 when sliding the
new hoses on? in my experience, silicone spray works well with rubber in
this type of application.
Hey Chris, just to say, loving your vids, I’m watching a lot of them
although I don’t even need them yet =) ready to replace my radiator after
your video, side note on this video, it seems the lower radiator hose and
clamp (radiator side) aren’t really on properly (at 11:23) seems the hose
is cut a little crooked and you might get some leakage out of it in the
future, I’m not a mechanic but after you vids starting to become one, just
trying to return the favor =D
Thanks for the demnstration. I have better understanding of work steps that
need to be done.
Hey thanks for getting Back to me! I Appreciate your honesty! I’m sure
you’re like me I do mainly all of my own work and im very couscous when it
comes to someone working on my car. I would confide in you, watching you’re
video’s it’s obvious you know what your doing and you’re very meticulous. I
noticed you had Jersey plates so on your red Vette so I figured i’d touch
base with you and see if were interested. Thanks again! Keep then videos
coming!
Thank u for showing how to rerplaced the lower radiator hose.
Hey chris I’ve watched you’re videos, I may say great work, very helpful.
have a 95 LT1 do you have a shop? I just bought OBX headers I was wondering
if you would be interested to install them and make another video for your
collection. I live in N.J. Middlesex/Monmouth County area. . You can inbox
me at vstabile22@aol.com Thanks!
Thanks I did it and saved money very helpful video :)
Thanks for this very articulate and well-paced video. Well done!
Great instructional video, thank you you helped me to save some money!
great video! now i know i can do the job myself without help from an
overpriced mechanic thanks!
Oh it’s a 2004 if that helps
yes the ford factory loves to put things upside down like my tention
clamps
Your video gave my husband and I the knowledge and confidence to attempt
this surprisingly easy repair on our car yesterday. Everything went perfect
– and we owe a big thank you to YOU. Some YouTube personalities can be so
annoying. Thanks for having a normal voice and helpful attitude. You’re so
down to earth :)
Very cool when guys like this post videos for us mechanically challenged
dolts. Thanks brother. Much appreciated.
That’s a lot of miles! Original engine and tranny still?
that was grate I saw that mabey you should clean your battery termenals too
they look dirty what size engine do u have in your mazda?
No problem. . Thanks again! Keep them videos coming! I’ll let you know how
all goes.
Outstanding video Chris. Keep up the good work.
Nice.
What is your opinion of Silicon hoses to replace OEM rubber ones?
Why is the check engine light lit?
dick,but you talk too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gr8 vid. What year is your windstar? My car is a a toyota with 257k miles
and had a radiator leak. I decided to replace the hoses as well but you are
right that they sure last long. Mine still were firm after 257k.
don’t forget the check engine light comes on