Installing a radiator?!?! - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

atamus1 · 03-01-2002, 05:58 PM

Is it hard? Is it really anything but changing hoses, and the radiator? do i need to bleed anything or turn anything off? what exactly do i need to do to accomplish this. also i bought a fluidyne radiator, and it needs a smaller fan to fit, so anyone know how to install that as well? thanks...

buckshot · 03-01-2002, 06:35 PM

just unbolt the shrout and the radiator, drain all the antifreeze out of it and remove all the hoses,make sure you unbolt the battery.pull it out and put the new one in it's that simple,i could do it in about 30-45 mins.don't put all antifreeze in it put 50/50\

good luck

write me if you have any trouble

buckshot · 03-01-2002, 06:37 PM

forgot something how many miles does it have on the car,if a lot i would go ahead and put new hoses on it

atamus1 · 03-01-2002, 06:41 PM

thanks alot buck, i have 50k on my car. you think ill need new hose?

buckshot · 03-01-2002, 06:47 PM

i would, honda recommends changing them every 50 th. or so and you all ready have the old one out. it will save you the head ache later on
later

Jokeman · 03-01-2002, 06:52 PM

nice to know its easy to change a radiator

deMad10 · 03-01-2002, 07:11 PM

And if you can mix up the 50/50 mixture of antifreeze beforehand it is easier to know how much you are putting in, and it is the best way to make sure the ratio remains 50/50.