How much is a new radiator for a Honda Civic?
The average cost for a Honda Civic radiator replacement is between $495 and $540. Labor costs are estimated between $174 and $220 while parts are priced at $320.
How do you replace the radiator on a Honda Civic?
Be careful while applying torque load to the radiator support bolt. Before you lower the new radiator into place, attach the radiator fan shroud onto it (if applicable). Then, carefully lower radiator into place. Finally, bolt down the support bracket but don’t tighten it all the way. Figure 7. Attach fan shroud to radiator fan.
Where is the thermostat on a Honda Civic?
Locate the thermostat housing. You can do so by following the upper radiator hose to the engine block. Position your drain pan as best you can under the hose, so that it can catch any fluid when you disconnect it. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
Where is the overflow hose on a Honda Civic?
Once the cap is removed, grab the pliers, or flat head screwdriver, and loosen the clamp to remove the radiator overflow hose, then remove lower hose located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Figure 4. The overflow reservoir was located in that big empty space. Removing it will offer more flexibility. Figure 5. Remove lower radiator hose.
What causes a leak on a civic radiator?
The center core is simply crimped to the plastic tanks with a gasket between the core and tank. This creates a multitude of possible leaks; however, the most common cause for leaks on the Civic radiator is cracks on the top tank next to the radiator cap.
Be careful while applying torque load to the radiator support bolt. Before you lower the new radiator into place, attach the radiator fan shroud onto it (if applicable). Then, carefully lower radiator into place. Finally, bolt down the support bracket but don’t tighten it all the way. Figure 7. Attach fan shroud to radiator fan.
Once the cap is removed, grab the pliers, or flat head screwdriver, and loosen the clamp to remove the radiator overflow hose, then remove lower hose located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Figure 4. The overflow reservoir was located in that big empty space. Removing it will offer more flexibility. Figure 5. Remove lower radiator hose.
Do you need to welded on radiator support?
No.. the radiator or radiator support should not need ot be welded on. It should all be in place. If the radiator is getting replaced, there are some support brackets that may need to be unbolted to be removed.. but nothing should need to be welded.. Not sure I understand.
When to replace the radiator in your car?
Replacement intervals vary greatly by vehicle and driving conditions. We typically see the radiator replaced at approximately 80,000 miles. While the radiator does not wear the same as a belt or brake pad, the repeated heating and cooling cycles the radiator experiences will eventually cause the degradation of its plastic end-tanks and seals.