Where is the radiator located on a Jeep Wrangler?
The radiator on a Jeep Wrangler is mounted to the core support just in front of the engine. The radiator uses thin copper-brass tubes to draw heat off the coolant and lower the operating temperature of the engine.
Why is my radiator leaking in my Jeep Wrangler?
Because these tubes are thin, they are prone to corrosion. If your radiator begins to leak, you must remove it from the vehicle and take it to a radiator specialist to be pressure tested.
How do you remove coolant from a radiator?
Locate the petcock valve on the lower right corner of the radiator and place a waste oil collection pan underneath it. Open the petcock valve by turning it counterclockwise, using needle nose pliers. Wait until all the coolant has drained out then close the petcock valve by turning it clockwise.
What to do if your Radiator starts leaking?
If your radiator begins to leak, you must remove it from the vehicle and take it to a radiator specialist to be pressure tested. They will be able to tell you if the radiator can be repaired or must be replaced.
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.
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.
Is it easy to replace radiator hoses upper and lower?
Also learn how to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. Most radiator hoses will last over 200k miles (this one was 280k) and over 15yrs. Replacing the radiator hoses is easy for both the upper and lower radiator hoses in most cars yet they charge a lot to do the job, so do it yourself and save a ton of money!
How do you replace a radiator water pump hose?
Install the new hose on the water pump inlet… and reservoir tube. Attach it with two new clamps by compressing them with pliers to slide them over the tube… and water inlet. Then connect the other end of the hose to the radiator outlet… and replace its clamp. Loading…
What should I do about my Jeep Wrangler radiator?
Maintain your cooling system with quality replacement parts from AutoZone. If your Jeep Wrangler radiator is full of rust and corrosion, your engine is in danger of being damaged by excessive heat.
Why are aluminum radiators better than stock in Jeep Wrangler?
If it happened to be limited to just a certain batch being bad that would be on thing but it is a multi year problem. Aluminum on the other hand an excellent conductor of heat and allows the JK to dissipate heat much better than stock. Because all parts of the radiator are the same material expansion rates are identical.
What kind of nuts are on a Jeep Wrangler radiator?
It did have nuts welded on for the fan shroud bolts; I went to Lowe’s & bought four M6-1.00 x 25 Hex Bolts to secure the shroud. Before installation or pouring in coolant, ensure the drain plug is fully tightened as mine wasn’t.
Is the JK radiator the same material as the tank?
Aluminum on the other hand an excellent conductor of heat and allows the JK to dissipate heat much better than stock. Because all parts of the radiator are the same material expansion rates are identical. And if I do happen to get a leak it can be repaired. 90% of all radiator failures are between the tank and the core.