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
Thursday, September 22, 2011
How do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
can anyone help? i have a 1998 ford escort 1.6 16v zetec and i need to change my thermostat, i have no problem doing that its just i know im going to get an air lock as soon as i loose water from the thermostat when i change it, i just need to find out how to re-fill my radiator without getting an air lock, can you please help???
thanksHow do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
after fitting thermostat fill radiator turn your heater to hot dont need blower on leave top off expansion tank and let the engine idle you will see the water rising as air is escaping keep topping water up until no more air comes out the main reason for air locks is because people forget to turn heater up to hot this stops the small radiator inside the car from filling.How do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
Run it up to Temperature with the water cap off
When its up there %26quot;squeeze%26quot; the water pipe below the rad so that the air bubbles come out in the opening of the water cap
When the bubbles stop and its just water coming to the surface then you've got rid of the air lock
Good luckHow do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
Fill it up, run it a while, and it should blow any air up to the top of the system, CAREFULLY..release the air by CAREFULLY removing the cap on the header tank, and then top up when it has cooled down a little.
thanksHow do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
after fitting thermostat fill radiator turn your heater to hot dont need blower on leave top off expansion tank and let the engine idle you will see the water rising as air is escaping keep topping water up until no more air comes out the main reason for air locks is because people forget to turn heater up to hot this stops the small radiator inside the car from filling.How do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
Run it up to Temperature with the water cap off
When its up there %26quot;squeeze%26quot; the water pipe below the rad so that the air bubbles come out in the opening of the water cap
When the bubbles stop and its just water coming to the surface then you've got rid of the air lock
Good luckHow do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks?
Fill it up, run it a while, and it should blow any air up to the top of the system, CAREFULLY..release the air by CAREFULLY removing the cap on the header tank, and then top up when it has cooled down a little.
I have radiators in my house and i am looking to change to baseboard heating. What does that entail.?
i would like to know if there is any websites and how to do it and about how much....my system has two pipes connected to it and i think one is the fill and the other is the return....please helpI have radiators in my house and i am looking to change to baseboard heating. What does that entail.?
If your current radiators are steam radiators (the old heavy heavy ones) like mine, you have a BOILER as your heat supply. Steam travels from the boiler to the radiators and heats them up. The returns are for the water that condenses to go back to the boiler.
To change over to a baseboard heating system, it would be hot water instead of steam, so you would not use the same central unit. It would heat the water like your water heater rather than super-heating it to steam. You could probably use a lot of your current pipe infrastructure so you wouldn't have to tear everything out between the %26quot;furnace%26quot; and the baseboards.
You're looking at about 5 thousand or less for a heating system (furnace) plus the baseboards. Installation will also be a cost factor. Your best bet is to call you local gas, oil, or electric company (whoever will be the service provider) to ask about a package. If it is an energy-efficient system, you may also be eligible for a tax break.
Good luck.
If your current radiators are steam radiators (the old heavy heavy ones) like mine, you have a BOILER as your heat supply. Steam travels from the boiler to the radiators and heats them up. The returns are for the water that condenses to go back to the boiler.
To change over to a baseboard heating system, it would be hot water instead of steam, so you would not use the same central unit. It would heat the water like your water heater rather than super-heating it to steam. You could probably use a lot of your current pipe infrastructure so you wouldn't have to tear everything out between the %26quot;furnace%26quot; and the baseboards.
You're looking at about 5 thousand or less for a heating system (furnace) plus the baseboards. Installation will also be a cost factor. Your best bet is to call you local gas, oil, or electric company (whoever will be the service provider) to ask about a package. If it is an energy-efficient system, you may also be eligible for a tax break.
Good luck.
How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
I just refilled the radiator with antifreeze after leaving the cap off on accident when driving. But I have never flushed the radiator. If it has been flushed, it would have been done during oil changes. Should I do it now? I just refilled my radiator. I know I should do it to get rid of rust and other forign objects but what other benefits are there?How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
An engines cooling system should be flushed out at least every couple of years.Anti-freeze never looses it freeze protection provided no water is added but the rust and corrosion inhibitors break down and can and will cause damage in an engine.If your not comfortable doing it just have it done at a shop,it shouldn,t cost a lot of money.But if you do it yourself just open the drain plug located on the bottom of the radiator and catch the old coolant and dispose of it properly.And then open a heater hose and run clean water thru the open radiator cap until it begins to run out the heater hose.At first it will be green(the old anti-freeze) and then it will turn clear as you get out all the old anti-freeze.Then stop adding water and let it drain again until it stops.Then close the radiator drain but leave the heater hose open and held up as high as it will go.Then beginn adding the new anti-freeze,you will see water begin to come out of the open heater hose but this is good just keep adding more anti-freeze until it begins to turn green, at this time you know that you have pushed most of the plain water thru the radiator the engine block and it has now worked it,s way all the way to the heater hoses.Continue adding new anti-freeze until what comes out your heater hose looks like straight anti-freeze and then reattach the heater hose and tighten the clamp. Now top off the radiator and the coolant overflow or recovery tank and then run the engine until the thermostat opens(the top radiator hose gets hot to the touch) and make sure that the radiator is still full and then put the rad. cap back on and top off the recovery tank.Then go drive the vehicle for 5 or 10 miles and come back and recheck the level in the coolant recovery tank and top off if needed.And thats all there is to it.Also check the freeze protection, it should be good to about 20 below to be safe.Good luck.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
to me there is nothing better than good clean coolant in an engine. flush it as often as you like. it cannot hurt the engine as long as you replace the anti-freeze with the recommended type and amount you should be fine. flushing is easy...just open the drain plug on the bottom of radiator and run cold water through the radiator while it drains out the bottom. make sure the car is running, of course to flush the debris out of the engine block, heater core, etc.
once the water runs clear, then close the drain and refill to normal levels with coolant and water.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
If you just filled it, leave it be.. whats the water look like, what makes you think you need to flush? Any parts store sells a can of rad flush.. just do as it says to, make sure you remove hoses and flush out good with clean water once your done.. Best I can tell you..ROB
An engines cooling system should be flushed out at least every couple of years.Anti-freeze never looses it freeze protection provided no water is added but the rust and corrosion inhibitors break down and can and will cause damage in an engine.If your not comfortable doing it just have it done at a shop,it shouldn,t cost a lot of money.But if you do it yourself just open the drain plug located on the bottom of the radiator and catch the old coolant and dispose of it properly.And then open a heater hose and run clean water thru the open radiator cap until it begins to run out the heater hose.At first it will be green(the old anti-freeze) and then it will turn clear as you get out all the old anti-freeze.Then stop adding water and let it drain again until it stops.Then close the radiator drain but leave the heater hose open and held up as high as it will go.Then beginn adding the new anti-freeze,you will see water begin to come out of the open heater hose but this is good just keep adding more anti-freeze until it begins to turn green, at this time you know that you have pushed most of the plain water thru the radiator the engine block and it has now worked it,s way all the way to the heater hoses.Continue adding new anti-freeze until what comes out your heater hose looks like straight anti-freeze and then reattach the heater hose and tighten the clamp. Now top off the radiator and the coolant overflow or recovery tank and then run the engine until the thermostat opens(the top radiator hose gets hot to the touch) and make sure that the radiator is still full and then put the rad. cap back on and top off the recovery tank.Then go drive the vehicle for 5 or 10 miles and come back and recheck the level in the coolant recovery tank and top off if needed.And thats all there is to it.Also check the freeze protection, it should be good to about 20 below to be safe.Good luck.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
to me there is nothing better than good clean coolant in an engine. flush it as often as you like. it cannot hurt the engine as long as you replace the anti-freeze with the recommended type and amount you should be fine. flushing is easy...just open the drain plug on the bottom of radiator and run cold water through the radiator while it drains out the bottom. make sure the car is running, of course to flush the debris out of the engine block, heater core, etc.
once the water runs clear, then close the drain and refill to normal levels with coolant and water.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?
If you just filled it, leave it be.. whats the water look like, what makes you think you need to flush? Any parts store sells a can of rad flush.. just do as it says to, make sure you remove hoses and flush out good with clean water once your done.. Best I can tell you..ROB
How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
Is it something I can do myself with a Haynes Manual and some basic tools? I've done oil changes %26amp; brakes, but nothing as big an undertaking as a radiator.How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
You have done brakes, so you have done harder jobs.
Disconnect the hoses, and the tranny lines.
remove the top support and lift the rad out.How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
eh, leave it to a pro. man...i hope i dont need to replace mine anytime soon. i have a 96 Honda accord too.How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
Since you have done oil changes and brake jobs before you should be able to do it. I would advice to have a friend help you out. Because it will go better that way. A manual will help you out. Do it when the engine is cold. I would also advice you get new hoses and a new thermostat and of course anti freeze.low cost web hosting how to communicate with your spouse
You have done brakes, so you have done harder jobs.
Disconnect the hoses, and the tranny lines.
remove the top support and lift the rad out.How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
eh, leave it to a pro. man...i hope i dont need to replace mine anytime soon. i have a 96 Honda accord too.How hard is it to replace a radiator on a 96 Honda Accord?
Since you have done oil changes and brake jobs before you should be able to do it. I would advice to have a friend help you out. Because it will go better that way. A manual will help you out. Do it when the engine is cold. I would also advice you get new hoses and a new thermostat and of course anti freeze.
Is there a drain plug on radiator on the 2004 Buick Regal? How do I change the coolant?
In times past, cars and trucks had a drain plug to drain the coolant out. I did not see one and the bottom hose on the radiator seems to ber very difficult to get to. How do you flush the coolant out to replace it?Is there a drain plug on radiator on the 2004 Buick Regal? How do I change the coolant?
Spend 60-70 bucks and let a shop do a coolant exchange for you-
Your going to do a drain and fill - theres still old coolant in the hoses, block and heater core.
A shop will do a 100% coolant exchange and save you time and aggrevation!
Good Luck
Spend 60-70 bucks and let a shop do a coolant exchange for you-
Your going to do a drain and fill - theres still old coolant in the hoses, block and heater core.
A shop will do a 100% coolant exchange and save you time and aggrevation!
Good Luck
How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
I have a single Panel heater radiator (1200mm x 600mm) in the second bedroom upstairs, and it doesn't seem enough for the room. I would like to change it for a double longer one. Is this possible and How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Click on the link for the info you need
http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wicHow do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Use Hydronic Explorer. It is a free heat-loss program by Slant-fin, and much more accurate than estimating based on square footage, although it is more work.
http://www.slantfin.com/heat-loss-softwaHow do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Multiply the volume of the room in ft cubed by 5 to get an approximate BTU needed to heat the room How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
This is what I use: Good luck.
Sizeing Radiators
The size of radiator required for a room depends on two factors. Firstly, the temperature that you want it to be able to maintain which is a relatively straightforward task and you can use the table below as a guide: -A huge range of radiators can be bought here and you can work out exactly what you need by using the BTU calculator on the same page
Ideal Room Temperatures (deg C)
Lounge 21
Dining Room 21
Kitchen 16
Bedrooms 15
Bathroom 23
Stairs 18
Secondly, the heat loss from your room. The calculations for this are quite complex since they depend upon the size of windows, numbers of doors and, in particular, the construction materials used in the building (Click here to calculate the 'U' values) to get an accurate radiator size. Too big and the system will overshoot its temperature and be less economical to run, to small and it won't reach its desired temperature. (Some of the poorer installers get round this complex step by putting in radiators that are to big, and then fitting thermostatic radiator valves to every radiator to cut the heat down.) This calculation produces a heat loss figure in watts, of how much heat you need to warm that room up to the design temperature from -3 deg C in one hour.
Heat and Plumb can supply: Traditional Radiators, Vertical Radiators, Low Surface Temperature Radiators, Aeon Designer Radiators, Electric Radiators, Night Storage Heaters, Automatic radiator Bleeders, Column Radiators, Cast Iron Radiators, Stelrad Radiators
A quick and easy way to calculate the size of the radiator required for any room in your house is by measuring the room in cubic feet and then applying the following factors to the figure arrived at: - To work out the exact BTU vlaue, click here for a calculator halfway fddown the page.
Lounges and dining rooms Multiply cubic feet by 5
Bedrooms Multiply cubic feet by 4
Common areas and kitchens Multiply cubic feet by 3
For rooms facing north Add 15%
For French windows Add 20%
For double glazing Deduct 10%
This will give you the output of any radiator in BTUs (British Thermal Units). Adding the total for all the rooms in your home will give you the approximate demand in BTUs for the whole house. Add 20% to the total for a hot water circulating tank and 10% for general losses. This will give you the boiler size you need for your house. Obviously these calculations are approximate and while giving you an excellent idea of the sizes you will require, it would be best to get this checked by the installer.
It is very unlikely that any radiator will match the exact heat required, so select the first size of radiator above the heat requirement. With rooms greater than 6 meters (18ft) in any one direction, it is worth considering distributing a number of radiators to minimise the thermal gradient within the room. The presenters of this project, www.heatandplumb.com are suppliers of many many plumbing, central heating and bathroom products. Click on any of the links below to view.
How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Click on the link for the info you need
http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wicHow do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Use Hydronic Explorer. It is a free heat-loss program by Slant-fin, and much more accurate than estimating based on square footage, although it is more work.
http://www.slantfin.com/heat-loss-softwaHow do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
Multiply the volume of the room in ft cubed by 5 to get an approximate BTU needed to heat the room How do I know the output of the radiator to buy?
This is what I use: Good luck.
Sizeing Radiators
The size of radiator required for a room depends on two factors. Firstly, the temperature that you want it to be able to maintain which is a relatively straightforward task and you can use the table below as a guide: -A huge range of radiators can be bought here and you can work out exactly what you need by using the BTU calculator on the same page
Ideal Room Temperatures (deg C)
Lounge 21
Dining Room 21
Kitchen 16
Bedrooms 15
Bathroom 23
Stairs 18
Secondly, the heat loss from your room. The calculations for this are quite complex since they depend upon the size of windows, numbers of doors and, in particular, the construction materials used in the building (Click here to calculate the 'U' values) to get an accurate radiator size. Too big and the system will overshoot its temperature and be less economical to run, to small and it won't reach its desired temperature. (Some of the poorer installers get round this complex step by putting in radiators that are to big, and then fitting thermostatic radiator valves to every radiator to cut the heat down.) This calculation produces a heat loss figure in watts, of how much heat you need to warm that room up to the design temperature from -3 deg C in one hour.
Heat and Plumb can supply: Traditional Radiators, Vertical Radiators, Low Surface Temperature Radiators, Aeon Designer Radiators, Electric Radiators, Night Storage Heaters, Automatic radiator Bleeders, Column Radiators, Cast Iron Radiators, Stelrad Radiators
A quick and easy way to calculate the size of the radiator required for any room in your house is by measuring the room in cubic feet and then applying the following factors to the figure arrived at: - To work out the exact BTU vlaue, click here for a calculator halfway fddown the page.
Lounges and dining rooms Multiply cubic feet by 5
Bedrooms Multiply cubic feet by 4
Common areas and kitchens Multiply cubic feet by 3
For rooms facing north Add 15%
For French windows Add 20%
For double glazing Deduct 10%
This will give you the output of any radiator in BTUs (British Thermal Units). Adding the total for all the rooms in your home will give you the approximate demand in BTUs for the whole house. Add 20% to the total for a hot water circulating tank and 10% for general losses. This will give you the boiler size you need for your house. Obviously these calculations are approximate and while giving you an excellent idea of the sizes you will require, it would be best to get this checked by the installer.
It is very unlikely that any radiator will match the exact heat required, so select the first size of radiator above the heat requirement. With rooms greater than 6 meters (18ft) in any one direction, it is worth considering distributing a number of radiators to minimise the thermal gradient within the room. The presenters of this project, www.heatandplumb.com are suppliers of many many plumbing, central heating and bathroom products. Click on any of the links below to view.
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