What tools do I need to change a radiator?
WHAT TOOLS AND MATERIALS WILL I NEED?
- Your new radiator (goes without saying really)
- New radiator brackets.
- 2 adjustable spanners.
- A washing up bowl.
- A radiator bleed key.
- Pipe/Cable/Stud detector.
- A drill – Hammer drill for masonry walls, or a drill driver for internal walls.
- A masonry drill bit.
How much will it cost to replace a radiator?
If it is beyond repair, standard radiator replacement cost ranges between $292 and $1193 for both the parts and labor involved in the installation. The average cost for radiator replacement will be near $671. The cost will vary significantly depending on your model of car and the complexity of the work involved.
How do you replace the radiator on a VW Jetta?
Here’s how to replace the radiator in the 1998 and later model VW Jetta. Unfasten the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator, and let the engine coolant drain into a resealable container. Unhook the electrical connectors from the coolant fan and thermal switch. Detach the release lever holding the front bumper, and take off the radiator grille.
How do you remove a Jetta air conditioner?
Remove the radiator mounting bolts and slide the radiator and fan by sliding them downward. Don’t disconnect any refrigerant lines, if your Jetta has an air conditioning unit. Take the retaining clamps off the refrigerant lines and remove the bolts securing the refrigerant line from the side of the radiator.
How to remove and replace a radiator support?
A 1996 Honda Accord was mainly used to demonstrate how to perform this task. Most radiator supports are welded in and have to be cut out and welded back in. If you are interested in learning more on how to do this type of repair and learn true body work and paint, follow this link: If you found this video valuable, give it a like.
Is it hard to replace a radiator hood?
Replacing fenders and hoods are really not that hard as long as you have something that is straight and lined up to bolt them to. The hardest part about replacing a radiator support is cutting the welds. First you have to find and identify all the spot welds you will need to cut out. Then there is the physical work itself.