Radiator removal question 2g n/t automatic.

[Tha Fella Dylan]

My dd 1998 eclipse gs needs a new radiator and not being the best mechanic.... I was looking for some input from you guys on the difficulty of performing this. I have the basic wrenches but not much more. Can I do this at home with little experience? Looking to save $$ is all. Thanks in advance.

 

[ed1380]

It's easy.

1-drain the water/coolant
2-unhook the hoses
2.5- unbolt tranny lines and unplug fans
3-unbolt the 2 brackets near the headlights that hold the radiator.
4-pull the radiator out

 

[Tha Fella Dylan]

Then just reclamp the hoses? Fill it up and I'm good?

 

[ed1380]

Yup. that's it

 

[007jimmy]

ed1380, you forgot that 2g N/T autos have tranny lines running through the radiator because the tranny cooler is located in the radiator as well. Its 2 lines, one in and one out. All 2g TURBO autos have a seperate tranny cooler that's not connected to the radiator. That being said, Tha Fella Dylan don't forget to top off your tranny fluid levels also.

 

[Tha Fella Dylan]

Swapping out a radiator is that easy? Lol you sure? Don't mean to pester. What about the fans?

 

[007jimmy]

Its not that hard and your first time might take a bit, just take your time and keep everything organized upon removal. As for the fans just unplug both of them and when you pull the radiator the fans will come with it. Once out you can easily unbolt the fans. The bolts are found on the corners of them.

 

[ed1380]

Oops my bad. Edited.

ed1380, you forgot that 2g N/T autos have tranny lines running through the radiator because the tranny cooler is located in the radiator as well. Its 2 lines, one in and one out. All 2g TURBO autos have a seperate tranny cooler that's not connected to the radiator. That being said, Tha Fella Dylan don't forget to top off your tranny fluid levels also.

 

[Bud92gsx]

My tranny is not hooked up to my radiator.I'm pretty sure I must have an aftermarket tranny cooler.

But yep that easy.I do the fans, and brakets first.

 

[Tha Fella Dylan]

Any other tips guys? Gonna be doing it once I get a warm enough day. Trying to avoid any problems that might come with radiator replacement.

 

[dexterholland04]

I would also recommend that you pick up a Haynes, Chilton, or Factory Service Manual (FSM). Any (or all three) are a great resource to have!

 

[Bud92gsx]

It's pretty very easy.You can see what you have to do before, doing it.Basic tools will get the job done.If your really thinking it is going to be hard, your overthinking it.

 

[Tha Fella Dylan]

Alright. Just bought coolant and ATF. Waiting on the radiator to come in. Didn't realize it was that easy. Thanks again.