What should I do if my radiator cap is worn out?
Radiator caps are designed to allow excess pressure to escape to avoid damage to the coolant system, but over time they can become oxidized, full of grime, or just worn out. To replace your radiator cap, simply wait for the engine to cool completely and twist the old cap off. Screw the replacement on in its place.
What to do when your Radiator has bad coolant?
Once you’ve finished draining the radiator, there will still be a great deal of bad coolant remaining in the system. Close the petcock and fill the coolant reservoir with water. Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes before draining the radiator again. You should repeat this process two or three times.
How is the radiator connected to the engine?
There are two hoses between the radiator and the engine. The top hose is connected to the engine via a thermostat housing. The thermostat is what determines the reading on the temperature gauge on the dash. If the vehicle does not have a gauge, it will have a “dummy light.”.
What causes a radiator tank to give way?
If too much pressure builds up, it can cause a weak spot in the radiator core or tank to give way. Too much pressure can be cause by a clogged radiator (lime build up), a restriction in the system or a bad radiator cap. The radiator cap is designed to release pressure. Some radiator tanks are made from plastic.
How do you remove radiator from Jeep Cherokee?
Use pliers or a screwdriver to remove the large radiator hoses from either side of the radiator at the top and the bottom. If you have an automatic transmission, there will be 2 transmission lines coming into the radiator, which need to be removed from the driver side of the radiator.
How do you remove a condenser from a radiator?
Remove the Reservoir line and set aside.` Pull the radiator support (the metal bracket on top of the radiator) with a socket wrench, in this case it is 10mm nuts and bolts on all sides of the support. If you don’t need the A/C condenser, go ahead and unbolt it from the radiator now.
Where is the a / C to heat control on a Jeep Liberty?
As with the Jeep Liberty, the A/C to heat control is the centre dial on your dash. This opens and shuts the gate behind the dash to determine how much hot or cold air goes into the system. This is operated by an electronic part called an actuator. It simply goes up and down to open and shut the gate.
Can a transmission be removed from a radiator?
If you have an automatic transmission, there will be 2 transmission lines coming into the radiator, which need to be removed from the driver side of the radiator. Remove the clip on the bottom of the radiator that is holding the transmission line with an 8mm socket.