been trying to see if there is a drain plug anywhere on the radiator and cant find it. there is a jubilee type clip on the hoses but it can not be released using a spanner/screwdriver and its very awkward to get to. is there a easy way?I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?The easiest way is to remove the bottom hose from the radiator end as you have tried to do. Although awkward, if you can just loosen the clip, you might then be able to swivel it round to a better position. Alternately, ask a garage to change it, as it is neither a big nor expensive job.
You can also try this forum : http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ some people here may be able to give advice.
Edit - Contrary to the answer below, the Fiat Ducato 2.8td is one of the best camper base vehicles available. Even the Germans prefer this vehicle over Mercedes campers!I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?First of all, I am sorry that you own a Fix it again Tony.......My wife had a piece of crap Fiat (much older than yours, but mechanically a piece of dried up doo doo) All we did with that car was have it in the shop constantly........it was a joke, and virtually impossible to work on....
I don't know what it is about Fiat, but they do things very strangely and don't make convential parts that you would find on both Japanese and American cars........they do everything completely backwards and very out of date practices..........the one thing you mentioned was there stupid hoses, that you have to use a pair of pliers to pinch the clip so it opens......absolutely dumb and maddening!
Good luck!!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?
Coolant is leaking at a good pace from the water pump. I need to replace it. Is this a job that I can do myself? What are the steps? Should I replace the lower hose and flush the radiator too?
Or would it be better to just take it to the mechanic? Whats a fair price for that?
thanks i really appreciate itHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?Based on your questions I would say take it to a mechanic. Have the hoses replaced while you're at it. It's up to you about the flush but the coolant will get replaced in the process anyway. About $100. for quality parts add for labor.How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?I would say take it to a shop to have it done.This way everything can be done right.And as with the coolant it needs to be flushed every two years but use prestone anti freeze after the flush.if you go to a parts store and get the parts and anti freeze this way you'll have the parts that is needed for replacement at the shop you take it to.And while your there at the parts store pick up 2 gallons of anti freeze you'll need at least 1 and 1/2 or so gallons of it to refill the system and blend it with water as a top off.But make sure you don't get the 50/50 mix it is half water and half anti freeze.Anti freeze has a higher boiling point to help keep the engine from over heating.You also might want to replace the thremostat also with the same degree of one.Ask the parts store for one and your hoses top and bottom.hgm20002000@yahoo.comHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?If you have a decent tool box you can do it your self . step 1 remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Step 2 Get under the truck and find the drain cock to the radiator. Remove the radiator cap, then put a large pan under the drain cock and open it. Have some floor dry on hand if any spills on the drive way or in the garage floor. You don't want the family pet to even taste it. IT WILL KILL THEM!!! Step 3. remove the hose clamps from the radiator and the motor. when the coolant has drained, remove the upper hose First. then the lower.There may be a little fluid in it.Step 4. get another pan for transmission fluid. Disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator. If the Power steering lines also run to the radiator remove them last. Let the fluid drain from the lines. Step 5. Remove the fan shroud Top First. It is in 2 halves.top and bottom. There are 2 ten millimeter screws that hold the top half of the shroud to the radiator on each side. remove them. Then remove the top half of the shroud. Now for some work Carefully wiggle the bottom half out the bottom of the truck or the top. Then remove the radiator. Step 6. You will need special tools for this step ... A hammer and chisel. You need to tap the fan nut with the chisel , counter clockwise to remove the fan and fan clutch. It will take a little time and patience. Once you get the fan off, you are ready for Step 6. The bolts that hold on the water pump are either 10 or 12 mm. There may also be a %26quot;heater hose connected to the water pump. remove it. Then remove the water pump. Now TIPS ... Get a New Lifetime Warranty Water Punp.... Get New Radiator Hoses and Clamps. Get a New %26quot;No Fail%26quot; Thermostat. Have the radiator vatted and cleaned and pressure tested. Get a New Radiator Cap. Clean the radiator over flow bottle. Use a couple of empty milk jugs to pour the old antifreeze in. Take it to a salvage yard for disposal.. Everything goes back together in reverse order. I recommend %26quot;Ultra-blue%26quot; gasket sealer. Once you have everything back together, Before you fill the antifreeze, add a can of Prestone Water Pump Lube and Sealer. Then ad the antifreeze 50/50 mix. I prefer Prestone.. Good luck Merry Christmas. Any questions E-Mail me
Or would it be better to just take it to the mechanic? Whats a fair price for that?
thanks i really appreciate itHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?Based on your questions I would say take it to a mechanic. Have the hoses replaced while you're at it. It's up to you about the flush but the coolant will get replaced in the process anyway. About $100. for quality parts add for labor.How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?I would say take it to a shop to have it done.This way everything can be done right.And as with the coolant it needs to be flushed every two years but use prestone anti freeze after the flush.if you go to a parts store and get the parts and anti freeze this way you'll have the parts that is needed for replacement at the shop you take it to.And while your there at the parts store pick up 2 gallons of anti freeze you'll need at least 1 and 1/2 or so gallons of it to refill the system and blend it with water as a top off.But make sure you don't get the 50/50 mix it is half water and half anti freeze.Anti freeze has a higher boiling point to help keep the engine from over heating.You also might want to replace the thremostat also with the same degree of one.Ask the parts store for one and your hoses top and bottom.hgm20002000@yahoo.comHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?If you have a decent tool box you can do it your self . step 1 remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Step 2 Get under the truck and find the drain cock to the radiator. Remove the radiator cap, then put a large pan under the drain cock and open it. Have some floor dry on hand if any spills on the drive way or in the garage floor. You don't want the family pet to even taste it. IT WILL KILL THEM!!! Step 3. remove the hose clamps from the radiator and the motor. when the coolant has drained, remove the upper hose First. then the lower.There may be a little fluid in it.Step 4. get another pan for transmission fluid. Disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator. If the Power steering lines also run to the radiator remove them last. Let the fluid drain from the lines. Step 5. Remove the fan shroud Top First. It is in 2 halves.top and bottom. There are 2 ten millimeter screws that hold the top half of the shroud to the radiator on each side. remove them. Then remove the top half of the shroud. Now for some work Carefully wiggle the bottom half out the bottom of the truck or the top. Then remove the radiator. Step 6. You will need special tools for this step ... A hammer and chisel. You need to tap the fan nut with the chisel , counter clockwise to remove the fan and fan clutch. It will take a little time and patience. Once you get the fan off, you are ready for Step 6. The bolts that hold on the water pump are either 10 or 12 mm. There may also be a %26quot;heater hose connected to the water pump. remove it. Then remove the water pump. Now TIPS ... Get a New Lifetime Warranty Water Punp.... Get New Radiator Hoses and Clamps. Get a New %26quot;No Fail%26quot; Thermostat. Have the radiator vatted and cleaned and pressure tested. Get a New Radiator Cap. Clean the radiator over flow bottle. Use a couple of empty milk jugs to pour the old antifreeze in. Take it to a salvage yard for disposal.. Everything goes back together in reverse order. I recommend %26quot;Ultra-blue%26quot; gasket sealer. Once you have everything back together, Before you fill the antifreeze, add a can of Prestone Water Pump Lube and Sealer. Then ad the antifreeze 50/50 mix. I prefer Prestone.. Good luck Merry Christmas. Any questions E-Mail me
How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?
It has a pressurized reservoir, it does not have a cap on the radiator? any help would be appreciated
ThanksHow to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?The system is filled via the reservoir. There is a small 12mm bleed bolt in the top of the thermostat housing (which is right behind the oil fill tube) that must be removed before you start filling the reservoir. Once your coolant starts coming out of this hole, reinstall the bolt. Then continue filling the reservoir to the full mark. Leave the cap off, start the engine, and fill back up to mark. Put cap on and drive it until it gets to operating temperature, then recheck level and fill to mark.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?open the valve kok on the bottom corner of the radiator, it screws in to drain and out to close.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?If there is not a petcock on the bottom of the radiator you will have to pull the lower radiator hose off. You have to be careful removing the hose and not force anything. When refilling the cooling system you have to bleed any air from the system. This can be tricky and should be performed by a mechanic that knows what he's doing or considerable engine damage can occur from overheating.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?Go to dieselplace.com and surch the forum for ANYTHING U want to know about your truck. I did it according to instructions on the fourm and It worked out O.K.
ThanksHow to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?The system is filled via the reservoir. There is a small 12mm bleed bolt in the top of the thermostat housing (which is right behind the oil fill tube) that must be removed before you start filling the reservoir. Once your coolant starts coming out of this hole, reinstall the bolt. Then continue filling the reservoir to the full mark. Leave the cap off, start the engine, and fill back up to mark. Put cap on and drive it until it gets to operating temperature, then recheck level and fill to mark.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?open the valve kok on the bottom corner of the radiator, it screws in to drain and out to close.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?If there is not a petcock on the bottom of the radiator you will have to pull the lower radiator hose off. You have to be careful removing the hose and not force anything. When refilling the cooling system you have to bleed any air from the system. This can be tricky and should be performed by a mechanic that knows what he's doing or considerable engine damage can occur from overheating.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?Go to dieselplace.com and surch the forum for ANYTHING U want to know about your truck. I did it according to instructions on the fourm and It worked out O.K.
Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?
And place more water in the radiator, if the radiator happens to not contain enough water for proper use (function)?Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I have been doing my own vehicle maintence since I started driving when I was 16. My ex husband is 26 and can't even tell you where to put the oil in the car.
Yes I can change a tire and I have since I was 16. Not all women are car illiterate. And no I did not take like shop class in school or anything. Just learned it by watching my brothers etc.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?um, yes. and no, im not worried about breaking a nail or getting dirty.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I'm sure many women do know this. By the way, you'd be surprised to learn how many MEN do not know.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to all of the above. I have changed all my flat tires in my life. I have added my own radiator fluid, ect.... now i do chose to have my oil done by a business out of convience but I take it every 3,000 miles. :) I also check my air pressure frequently
My father made me rotate all my tires before I could drive the car I bought...lol
My husband and I did the same thing to my daughter...so now she doesnt have to depend on a stranger.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?OMFG no way i might brake a nail %26quot;get real%26quot;
Im only 13 and even i can change the water and oil although i dont know how to change a tyreOut of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?My wife knows how to change a tire, but being able to get the lug nuts off with those wimpy tire irons they supply now is a different story.
I agree with that other guy though about a lot guys not knowing how to do any of that stuff either. Most people are probably driving around with flat spares anyways.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to the changing a tire and doing an oil change. No to adding water to the radiator because every woman knows you don't just put straight water in the radiator.
Yes I can change a tire and I have since I was 16. Not all women are car illiterate. And no I did not take like shop class in school or anything. Just learned it by watching my brothers etc.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?um, yes. and no, im not worried about breaking a nail or getting dirty.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I'm sure many women do know this. By the way, you'd be surprised to learn how many MEN do not know.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to all of the above. I have changed all my flat tires in my life. I have added my own radiator fluid, ect.... now i do chose to have my oil done by a business out of convience but I take it every 3,000 miles. :) I also check my air pressure frequently
My father made me rotate all my tires before I could drive the car I bought...lol
My husband and I did the same thing to my daughter...so now she doesnt have to depend on a stranger.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?OMFG no way i might brake a nail %26quot;get real%26quot;
Im only 13 and even i can change the water and oil although i dont know how to change a tyreOut of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?My wife knows how to change a tire, but being able to get the lug nuts off with those wimpy tire irons they supply now is a different story.
I agree with that other guy though about a lot guys not knowing how to do any of that stuff either. Most people are probably driving around with flat spares anyways.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to the changing a tire and doing an oil change. No to adding water to the radiator because every woman knows you don't just put straight water in the radiator.
Restart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?
The car has 130000 on it right now, about 3000 miles ago with the last oil change I had trans flushed, radiator flushed, and a general Jiffy-Lube tune up to clean injectors and such.
Today I was leaving for the dentist and when I started the car it was throttle reving so I turned it off and tried again. After allowing it to go the Emmision Light came on and it returned to idle once I moved it.
I live in Chicago and we just had a bad snow and I did park the car pretty much in a pile of snow and once I got out is when everything was fine. So I would like to know how to restart the memory of the computer so I can turn off the light and reset it to normal to see if the problem happens again.
I would really like to avoid going to the dealer to pay $50 just for a restart when I just bought a set of 4 brand new tires for the thing.
Questions
-How to restart memory
-Anyone have similar problem
-Side Question: Does anyone know if the radio has a diagnosis setting?
ThanksRestart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?Usually if you disconnect the ground from the battery for a couple of minutes and reconnect this should clear codes and light will go off. Most likely the light will re-appear though if problem still exists. If the radio has an anti-theft code it should say so right on the front of it.Restart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?you need to take that to the shop because you will mess things
up if you don't no what to do. trying to do it yourself you will be
spending more money.Restart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?unhook negative battery cable for 15 min. try that to reset computer!!can a cable company do this horses
Today I was leaving for the dentist and when I started the car it was throttle reving so I turned it off and tried again. After allowing it to go the Emmision Light came on and it returned to idle once I moved it.
I live in Chicago and we just had a bad snow and I did park the car pretty much in a pile of snow and once I got out is when everything was fine. So I would like to know how to restart the memory of the computer so I can turn off the light and reset it to normal to see if the problem happens again.
I would really like to avoid going to the dealer to pay $50 just for a restart when I just bought a set of 4 brand new tires for the thing.
Questions
-How to restart memory
-Anyone have similar problem
-Side Question: Does anyone know if the radio has a diagnosis setting?
ThanksRestart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?Usually if you disconnect the ground from the battery for a couple of minutes and reconnect this should clear codes and light will go off. Most likely the light will re-appear though if problem still exists. If the radio has an anti-theft code it should say so right on the front of it.Restart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?you need to take that to the shop because you will mess things
up if you don't no what to do. trying to do it yourself you will be
spending more money.Restart 2000 Ford Taurus Computer; want to avoid going to a dealer so I can troubleshoot.?unhook negative battery cable for 15 min. try that to reset computer!!
How much radiator fluid do I need to put in a 95 3.8 v6 mustang upon changing it?
I put 2 gallons, the guy at advanced said 3, but two seemed like plenty. What happens when u put to much?How much radiator fluid do I need to put in a 95 3.8 v6 mustang upon changing it?fill it till its full then run it with the cap off till it burps then top it off, it takes what it takesHow much radiator fluid do I need to put in a 95 3.8 v6 mustang upon changing it?fill it until its full, run it while engine is cold with the radiator cap off, it draws it into the engine, leaving you the room to fill it all the way again.... you wont put too much
Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?
I have a 1995 Fleetwood Cadillac, we had to replace the radiator shortly after we got the car. Since then we have been losing transmission fluid, my husband changed the fluid and screen and it was still slipping and when he went to flush the radiator he discovered where the trans fluid has been going. Why and how did it get in there? Was the radiator installed incorrectly? Also we have noticed a smell of antifreeze coming into the car. Is all of this linked and is there something major wrong, or can it be fixed easily?Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?The radiator also contains a transmission fluid cooler, and they share the antifreeze solution. If the trans cooler section is leaking internally into the radiator, that would explain how the trans fluid got into your cooling system. When you replaced the radiator, was it a new unit or used/rebuilt? The new one may have been defective all along. Stranger things have happened.
Anyway, the best thing to do is to replace the radiator again, but this time, have it pressure tested before it is installed.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Unfortunately, it's time to change that radiator again - and hopefully get one that lasts a longer this time. The transmission is cooled by separate tubes which are run through the engine coolant.
The %26quot;smell of antifreeze%26quot; inside the vehicle is almost always a sure sign that the heater core is seeping and also needs replacement.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Antifreeze smell in the car is a leaking heater core. Costly repair in a 95 Fleetwood.
Transmission fluid in the radiator can only come from a ruptured tank. There is a tank inside the radiator that transmission fluid runs through. This is to cool the transmission. The tank has an internal leak. Installation had nothing to do with that. Trouble is, if antifreeze has gotten to the transmission, that will destroy it.
Bad heater core,
Bad radiator,
Bad transmission (slipping),
Time to go shopping!Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?At least it is a simple problem. The bottom of the radiator contains a transmission oil cooing loop, and that has failed. It is a common problem that requires replacement of the radiator. The transmission fluid is undoubtedly contaminated with coolant, but I have never known that to damage a transmission even when the fluid looked like a strawberry milkshake.
The cooling system should be flushed (about the only time I recommend cooling system flushes) and the transmission fluid should be changed. I am not familiar with Caddies, but if transmission flushes are approved the transmission should be flushed also. New radiator, new fluids, life is good again. EDIT - wait until this is done before worrying about the smell of antifreeze - we know there is one leak (inside the radiator into the transmission). Odds are that is the only one.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?the transmission fluid flows through the radiator to keep it cool. In the radiator there is a coil or heat exchanger that the trans fluid flows through and is cooled by the surrounding antifreeze. if this coil leaks the fluid will leak into the radiator and mix with the antifreeze and you will get antifreeze in your transmission as well.
I would call it a defective radiatorWhy is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Thats where the tranny fluid is cooled, they are kept separateWhy is there transmission fluid in my radiator?There is NO WAY that trans. fluid cana get into the radiator, unless you or someone else is putting it in.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Wow!, you have another bad radiator, at the bottom of the radiator there are 2 tranny lines that run into a seperate chamber and the fluid is cooled this way but it is seperated from the radiator fluid, apparently this lower chamber has busted allowing the fluid to get into the radiator fluid, you will need a new radiator and you will also now need to get the tranny flushed out and a new tranny filter as the radiator fluid is now in your transmission, also the engine cooling system will need flushed to get the tranny fluid out of the engine and new coolant will need to be added.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?no dear it was installed right. what,s wrong is there is a hole in the cooler tank on the side of the radiator and the transmission fluid and anti-freeze is mixing. what you need to do is replace the radiator and check to see if you have anti-freeze in the transmission.
Anyway, the best thing to do is to replace the radiator again, but this time, have it pressure tested before it is installed.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Unfortunately, it's time to change that radiator again - and hopefully get one that lasts a longer this time. The transmission is cooled by separate tubes which are run through the engine coolant.
The %26quot;smell of antifreeze%26quot; inside the vehicle is almost always a sure sign that the heater core is seeping and also needs replacement.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Antifreeze smell in the car is a leaking heater core. Costly repair in a 95 Fleetwood.
Transmission fluid in the radiator can only come from a ruptured tank. There is a tank inside the radiator that transmission fluid runs through. This is to cool the transmission. The tank has an internal leak. Installation had nothing to do with that. Trouble is, if antifreeze has gotten to the transmission, that will destroy it.
Bad heater core,
Bad radiator,
Bad transmission (slipping),
Time to go shopping!Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?At least it is a simple problem. The bottom of the radiator contains a transmission oil cooing loop, and that has failed. It is a common problem that requires replacement of the radiator. The transmission fluid is undoubtedly contaminated with coolant, but I have never known that to damage a transmission even when the fluid looked like a strawberry milkshake.
The cooling system should be flushed (about the only time I recommend cooling system flushes) and the transmission fluid should be changed. I am not familiar with Caddies, but if transmission flushes are approved the transmission should be flushed also. New radiator, new fluids, life is good again. EDIT - wait until this is done before worrying about the smell of antifreeze - we know there is one leak (inside the radiator into the transmission). Odds are that is the only one.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?the transmission fluid flows through the radiator to keep it cool. In the radiator there is a coil or heat exchanger that the trans fluid flows through and is cooled by the surrounding antifreeze. if this coil leaks the fluid will leak into the radiator and mix with the antifreeze and you will get antifreeze in your transmission as well.
I would call it a defective radiatorWhy is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Thats where the tranny fluid is cooled, they are kept separateWhy is there transmission fluid in my radiator?There is NO WAY that trans. fluid cana get into the radiator, unless you or someone else is putting it in.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?Wow!, you have another bad radiator, at the bottom of the radiator there are 2 tranny lines that run into a seperate chamber and the fluid is cooled this way but it is seperated from the radiator fluid, apparently this lower chamber has busted allowing the fluid to get into the radiator fluid, you will need a new radiator and you will also now need to get the tranny flushed out and a new tranny filter as the radiator fluid is now in your transmission, also the engine cooling system will need flushed to get the tranny fluid out of the engine and new coolant will need to be added.Why is there transmission fluid in my radiator?no dear it was installed right. what,s wrong is there is a hole in the cooler tank on the side of the radiator and the transmission fluid and anti-freeze is mixing. what you need to do is replace the radiator and check to see if you have anti-freeze in the transmission.
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