What should I do if I need to replace my radiator?
Anyone who needs to replace an old radiator should be prepared for water leaks. Changing a radiator can be a messy job. Ensure you lay some towels down underneath your radiator valves. It is also a good idea to have some small tubs handy, to capture any water.
How do you change a Mercedes Benz radiator?
Open the drain plug on the driver’s side of the radiator and allow the engine to cool down. Make sure to have a drain pan under the radiator. On some models, the drain plug is red. Pry out the two plastic pins at each end of the top radiator bracket. Remove the upper radiator support.
What do you do when the radiator cap is removed?
Once the cap is removed, you can either open the petcock valve or remove the bottom radiator hose to drain the coolant. Drain the coolant into a plastic reservoir. With the coolant drained, you can start removing hoses, clamps and the radiator bolts keeping the radiator in place.
Do you need to reorient the valve on a radiator?
If this isn’t the case, you’ll need to reorient your new valves – it’s best to get a plumber to do this. If your new radiator has identical pipe centres, turn off the heating and isolate the radiator by closing off the valve at either end. There are lots of different valves for radiators.
How long does it take to replace a radiator?
Replacing a radiator can take most of a day, but, with care and patience, it is is doable. In order to replace a radiator, you’ll need to drain the old radiator, detach any the parts keeping it in place, remove it, install a new radiator, re-install any parts that were removed, and add coolant.
When do you need to replace the radiator on a Dodge Ram?
On the ends of the radiator are plastic tanks that can crack due to impact and vibration, making replacement of the radiator mandatory. This article applies to the Dodge Ram 3rd Generation (2002-2008).
What’s the best way to replace a car radiator?
Loosen the hose clamps using either pliers or a screwdriver, depending on the clamp design. Then remove the hose by twisting and pulling it away from the connection. Step 6: Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector by pushing on the tab and pulling it back.
Once the cap is removed, you can either open the petcock valve or remove the bottom radiator hose to drain the coolant. Drain the coolant into a plastic reservoir. With the coolant drained, you can start removing hoses, clamps and the radiator bolts keeping the radiator in place.