How do you get coolant out of a radiator?
Remove the radiator cap and attach the air pump’s tester hose to the coolant recovery tank. Now, you can start pumping in the air until the air pump’s gauge reaches the level of pressure printed on the radiator.
Where does the coolant go after leaving the engine?
Coolant leaving the engine is directed through a series of pipes and hose couplings along the left side of the vehicle center tunnel to the radiator. Coolant leaving the radiator is directed through a series of pipes and hose couplings along the right side of the vehicle center tunnel to the engine.
How do you remove a radiator from a water pump?
With an 8-mm socket, remove the two bolts at the top of the radiator that hold the fan shroud to the radiator. After removing these bolts, finish loosening the clutch fan from the water pump. Then remove the clutch fan and fan shroud together at one time. Remove the lower radiator hose from the water pump housing. Now the radiator can be removed.
Where is the petcock to drain the engine coolant?
The petcock to drain the engine coolant is behind the water pump near the pipe that connects to the oil cooler line. Draining Coolant. [Inquiry:] I must be missing something here.
How do you remove a coolant tube from an engine?
Loosen the screws and slide the clamps behind the coolant tubes where it attaches to the engine block and water pump (in most cases). Step 8: Remove the coolant tube. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry the tube off the male fitting attached to the engine block and the water pump. Take one side off first, then remove the other side.
What to do when coolant comes out of radiator?
Replace the radiator cap. Locate the bleed screw and place a pan on the floor to catch the coolant that will come out through the screw. Start the engine and let it idle for about 20 minutes to bring the engine to operating temperature—when the engine has reached operating temperature, you’ll feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
What does it mean when coolant is dripping under the motor?
If you notice that radiator coolant is dripping under your motor, it’s a good warning sign that a problem exists with one of the coolant tubes. The engine is overheating: As we stated above, the most common cause of engine overheating issues is low coolant inside the motor.
The petcock to drain the engine coolant is behind the water pump near the pipe that connects to the oil cooler line. Draining Coolant. [Inquiry:] I must be missing something here.