I know a little about cars. I have changed timing belts alternator belts alternators etc... I need a new radiator for my car. I think i could probably save quite a bit of money to do it myself. Is this an extremely difficult task to accomplish? Also, anyone have an estimate of about how much a mechanic would charge? Thanks in advanceAny mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?Depending on the car, if you've changed the things you've changed it shouldn't be hard. Have to take off the fan shroud, and fans. Upper and lower radiator hoses, two transmission cooling lines and hold down screws where ever they are on your car. Take out radiator and put new one in, Can save a bunch.
I supervised two twenty year old girls on a 2001 Neon and they did all the work.
Good luck.Any mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?I'm not a mechanic, but I've changed a radiator before. It isn't that hard to do (depending on the car). You would save yourself a lot of money by doing it yourself. Be prepared to drain the coolant. Usually a upper and lower hose and transmission coolant lines (if your car has an automatic transmission). A few bolts. Front-wheel drive cars, you may have to remove the fans. The newer the car, the harder the job gets. Use your best judgment. It's not the easiest job, but its not rocket science either.Any mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?It sure does help to state the Year, Make, and Model and preferably engine size in this section.Any mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?most mechanics charge like 60$ per hr and its not that hard of a job, theres really nothin to it. its a easier than changing a timing beltAny mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?not that hard.......btw in the US https://www.1800radiator.com/ is hard to beat on prices.......for the part.....but i would also tell u to check around locally
my wife's radiator cost 199 at auto-zone and advance and oreilly's but napa had it with same warranty for 139....and those buildings are literally next to each other in my town......
as for doing the work ir ur unsure buy haynes manual for ur car and follow directions its not hard.......Any mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?If you can change a timing belt or alternator you surely can change out a radiator without any trouble. Just go for itAny mechanics on here or anyone that can answer a radiator question?Its pretty strait forward, Just remove the cover over the fan blade, disconnect the hoses and remove the bolts and slip it out, Do the reverse to put it back in, Now the most important thing is refilling the radiator, Just pouring it in will leave you air pockets ao to relieve this problem, jack up the front of the car just a little(this will allow the air pocket to vent themselves out), than start the engine, and slowly fill the radiator allowing time for it to go threw the motor and heater core(turn the heater on full blast by the way) you will notice alot of bubbling, Thats normal, even a little over flow is normal. Once the bubbling has stopped and the radiator is full lower the car and test drive for about ten minutes and check the levels again. Good luck
