1999 Civic Radiator Replacement

18 Feb

Last week I posted a video on “Pressure Testing a Cooling System” using this vehicle. There’s a link in the video section.
In that video we found that the radiator had a massive crack in the top tank. In this video we go through the process of replacing that radiator without even lifting the car up off the ground or going underneath it. Why work that hard? Anyway,

Here’s some links for you.

Pressure Testing a Cooling System Video:

How To Bleed a Cooling System:

Diagnosing an Overheat Condition:

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Tools:

Hose clamp pliers:

Angled Hose Clamp Pliers

Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers:

Sunex 3720 Locking Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers

24″ flexible neck cable for hard to reach areas
Clamps lock in open position
Removes plastic and metal self-tightening (11/16″ – 2-1/2″ diameter) hose clamps

Hose Removal Plier Set:

Sunex 3703 3 Pc. 11″ Hose Gripper Pliers Set

3707 5/16″ Hose gripper
3708 1/2″ Hose gripper
3709 3/4″ Hose gripper

Spill Free Funnel:

Lisle 24680 Spill Free Funnel Set
The Spill-Free Funnel eliminates trapped air pockets which usually cause erratic cooling system and heater performance. It controls the proper amount of coolant entering system and enables unattended filling of the cooling system. The funnel eliminates squeaky belts caused by coolant overflow and protect the environment. Five adapters fit most domestic and import cars, light trucks and Ford vehicles.