How to Replace the Radiator on a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2016
- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the radiator on a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango.
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Thank you so much for the video. Fast and to the point. You didn't talk about your dog, what you did yesterday, and basically you didn't go off on tangents.
Extremely helpful video. This video saved my life! One thing for those that never mess with radiators is to fill the radiator at the upper hose with approximately 3 gallons of 50/50.
Tim Slade glad that the video helped. Thank you for the tip and for watching!
Brilliant. A constant reference for my own radiator replacement. Thorough and detailed.
I know this post is old but for anyone who runs into the problem of having the condenser bolt strip out (I also had this happen just yesterday) you can unbolt it from the other end of the bracket by taking out the two t20 torx screws. They are hard to get at but it's easier that vacuuming out the freaon. Once they are out you can remove the radiator and worry about getting the stripped bolts out of the radiator with it out of the truck. (mine was so rusted i had to snap the bolt off and then replace it.)
Great video Brian, thanks a ton, even though this job took way more time than I thought, because of lack of special tools, I managed with my big hands and sausage fingers to get the job done. Short tip for anyone; (always clean your bolts and screws with a wire wheel as it makes them easier to thread in those difficult areas on the buttoning back up. I do agree with Delora Hall's comment about the engineers never working on the stuff they designed. I only had to pull my rad because the tab on the drain plug was broken and needed to be replaced. Who is the fricking genius that thought it should be made out of plastic?
Kynewulf glad the video helped. Thank for the tip and for watching!
Spot on brother. I would highly recommend watching the hole video first Nd not skip around. Save yourself the headache
great job!! replaced mine thanks to your video.
Great video! Very clear and informative. It's nice to see a video that shows the little problems that can occur, and how to fix them (condenser bolts).
Paul S Glad You like the video. Thank you for watching!!
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your video. It is extremely helpful and very informative!
Thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Great tutorial. I have a new to me 2003 Durango 4.7L SLT 4x4 which is the same exact setup as this that I picked up last week and it had a hole in the condenser. Picked one up at the junk yard for $17 and when I took the old one off of mine, I noticed the front of the radiator was dented in the middle to the point of preventing the electric fan in the back from turning (but I have cold A/C now!). Had I have seen this video before now, I would have went back and got the radiator with the fan attached from the condenser donor Durango, which with your videos help, I will be doing when the junk yard gets another donor vehicle. Thank you so much for telling the size of every nut and bolt so I now know exactly what tools I need to take when I do this job!!! AWESOME! Please make more Durango videos for this model, there are very few as informative as this one on UA-cam!
Ben There sorry sorry you have to go back and do it again but glad the video helped out. When the wrinkles come in the shop I will definitely fill them thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for providing this awesome video! I replaced the radiator in my 2004 Dakota today following this video. You rock!
C.C. Entertainment glad to help. Thank you for watching!
is the procedure the same for a 2004 dakota?
You are really good at teaching.
Layo Cortez thank you and thank you for watching!
Thanx man!!! That was very well done and useful!!
Randy Huson glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Great video Brian! Well lit and very well explained throughout. I am currently working on my '01 Dak and this helped me tremendously just watching how you do it versus me having to figure it out myself. Your Durango and my Dakota pretty close to being identical and I will be replacing hoses, thermostat, fan clutch and my condenser fan. Your video practically showed me how to do all that and in locating the bolts once I start the repairs. Thanks for sharing!!
asianphoenix glad you like the video and it’s helpful. Thank you for watching! Good luck with the repairs.
this video helped me a lot. just put a radiator in a 2000 Durango. thanks
Airon Jones I'm glad it helped. Thank you for writing and watching!
Good job I see your are a professional thanks for the video
Carlos lopez glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Great video straight to the point. But I think this is one of those jobs, I could easily take it all apart but would forget how to put it back together and end up with several leftover pieces :) Not to mention, I replaced my PCM yesterday and spent about 15 mins trying to take the air intake off before realizing it was a hex bolt (?) at the bottom. And I don't have the right tools for it. Left it on, but just was a PITA not having more room to work with. Guess I'll just suck it up and pay the mechanic to do it.
Thanks for the video. Doesn't look quite as bad of a job to do as I thought it might be. Unfortunately mine seems to be leaking from the driver side and I haven't been able to determine if it's perhaps a crack in the reservoir or if it's the radiator itself. It's in the 20's outside right now and no garage to work out of so not exactly the most fun time to try and figure it out, muchless do the replacement. I'll have to look through service records and see if the water pump needs changing out too. Really wish this thing would've acted up two months ago before it was freezing outside. Thanks again!
Very good vid.
I just pulled mine.
Best; Tom
Glad the videos helpful. Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU. Man I’ve done everything on vehicles but like an idiot, I never thought to remove the upper crossmember/support. Caused a leak in my condenser trying to finagle the radiator out.
Roger Rabbit thank you for watching!
Good video!!
Excellent video. Do you have a video on how to release the Freon and recharging?
Thanks man.
Update; with history.
My issues, ovr heating, Turning Heater on full hot medium fan would bring temp down.
Truck had set a majority of her life.
I No visible leaks. I had not driven for long periods.
I figured "throw the tool chest at her.
Pump/ thermo/ all hoses new fluid.
Post all that, she still overheated but not as much.
So by now I'm fearing possible Head gasket.
I figured a professional radiator flush would be worth a try. Fluid looked good No crust build up visible inside or out. Taking out was easier With the above vid. :)))))
I found an ole guy who has been strictly the radiator guy for years.
He showed me his knowledge learned test.
He tilted rad "Top inlet higher" and placed garden hose in rad fill hole, place hand on lower and said to time how long it takes to shoot water out the higher inlet. within seconds water gushed out.
He said my rad was 85% blocked.
He also said the rigor he would use to "try" to clean that serious a clogged unit would blow the plastic construction pieces off.
He also told me "if I'm planning on keeping her I should stay away from the cheap Amazon stuff.
SO Napa has one on order:))))
Best; Tom
Good stuff man saved me a huge ass pain by getting decent tool in advance hah
Japan8o8 glad to help thank you for watching and writing!
Thanks. You just talked me out of doing this. Looked like an hour job, not worth my time anymore.
having a problem matching up my radiator,exact same durango same engine,,,what size was that radiator?
Do you need quick disconnecotrs for bottom 2 lines
how do you tell its clogged idk if i need a whole new one or if its just clogged I haven't had to fill it up in awhile the temperature inside on the gage dont move either but when i remove the cap when cold it over flows
I need to rethred the top transmission line that goes into the radiator. What size tapping nut do I use. Is it the 5/8 -18 ? Im not sure. Can you help me with this question. I just helped my friend with replacing his radiator. The last time I helped him it was the bottom line and I don't remember what tap I used and we knew that radiator may not last long.
I know that two of those wires run to the two wiper pumps, but what does the 3rd wiring harness control?
Can you disconnect the left side fan shroud to reach lower transmission cooler line without taking bolts out? I cannot reach the transmission line with the fan shroud intact.
Sounds like those blind bolts holding the radiator are critical to whether you have to deal with opening the air conditioning freon lines, removing and replacing freon. For me, that would decide if I do it or have a shop do it.
Whst size wrench for the trans cooler fittings
The lower transmission line isn't fitting back in very well. I don't want to force it and damage it so is there a trick to this?
Instead of removing condenser lines, just take off the bumper so you can grip square nuts x4 that you mentioned turn with bolt while using your mountain wrench.
If I can get the radiator disconnected from the condenser then what steps do I skip?
Does this work for a 1999 Dodge Dakota SLT?
What radiator did you buy????
proof that the engineers never plan on working on what they invent, what a nightmare!
Delora Hall for sure!
Oh nowhere near the worst radiator I’ve done. Lol. I got one to do and this looks ok really. I’ve had them on some cars rip the whole front end out literally to hit it.
Try an alternator on a Kia Sedona, the whole front and radiator have to come out to get it it.
@@HowtoAutomotive yo do you remember exactly what size line wrench you used on the trans cooler lines??? Thanks
The bottom bolts holding my radiator to the condenser are freely spinning, too. Idk the first thing about discharging the AC system etc. Do I have any other options besides removing the condenser along with the radiator?
Jason Bennett yeah you can wedge that blind spinner from rear side. Worst case scenario drill in old radiator and pop a screwdriver in. Best case you get something to wedge it. Tight work but possible.
I know this is an old post but there are two t20 torx screws that hold the bracket onto the condenser. Take then out and you can worry about getting the bracket off once you get the radiator out
PROTIP: remove the bumper first. Its held on by 8 18mm bolts that are easy to get to, takes 5 minutes to remove, and once it's out of the way, makes everything else much easier.
Also, just unbolt the electric fan from the radiator before pulling out the rad. It's just 3 10mm bolts that are easy to get to, and then you dont have to worry about the wires. Also makes removing transmission cooler lines easier.
That's good advise I with I took my bumper off before I did this job. But by the time I thought about it I was almost done. Also the electric fan it only connected by one wire, pretty simple to unplug, and if it goes anything like mine went I had to take visegrips to hold the bottom nut to get the fan bolts out because it was just spinning without them
this looks like a complete pain in the A and how he does this job without cussing even one time is just as impressive as the radiator being installed
Me gusto mucho el video pero no estoy deacuerdo en echar a perder la carga de gas del aire acondicionado creo que se puede quitar el radiador y apartar el condensador
why cant i pull it out of the front between the bumper and the grill?
Can I bend my condenser straight again? It's somewhat caved in due to a slight tbone on some idiot, asking cause my ac does not work for shit now
Hi I hope you can help me, I have a Durango 2002 by mistake I put water instead of antifreeze, later I saw engine oil in the antifreeze tank. The oil is not visible in the radiator cap or antifreeze in the oil only in the coolant tank. What can be then? Have already changed the large radiator and still with the same problem, greetings
I'll start by saying adding water to the coin is perfectly OK. You're supposed to have a 50-50 mix of coolant and water. It's possible that someone accidentally poured oil in the coolant overflow bottle. But if the oil is in the radiator then the oil cooler that's built into the radiator may have broken. Causing the oil and coolant to mix. And worst-case Scenario a head gasket has blown.
Thank you very much for replying, in another video of another car model I saw that the oil cooler broke and it looked just like mine, I feel that it is, unfortunately I do not know any honest mechanic in my city, my truck has three " Radiators "the small would be the oil cooler?
Luis Enrique Pacheco it is very possible it's the oil cooler.
Thank you for your time, and thank you very much blessings.
Oil in water. Yuck. Yeah in the case of radiator could be the cooling lines inside. Hopefully only other place to mix is head gasket. No fun there.
Hi, sorry if this is a really stupid question, but ... would a radiator for a 98 Durango fit into a 2000 Durango? So far all the local yards haven't located a used one out of a 2000, but had one from a 98.
Kelly Robinson I'm not sure. I would look up part # on the net and compare them.
How to Automotive Ok, thank you for your reply. Have a great weekend.
I can answer that. I know this is old but for others looking. 1998-2003 are same radiator. In 2004 radiator changed. Therefore any year will fit any year. Always shoot for the newest year the yard has. I like to also assess condition and care of vehicles. I really hate to use used radiators in anything but I get it when it comes to spend $100 or spend $15 from a yard if money’s tight.
Followed this video but now my transmission cooler lines have a leak that I can’t stop to save my life. Send help.
Quick question: I hit a deer last week just spent last bit of my money getting a new radiator since it busted the one in my Durango, can I take the a/c condenser out for now since it too is unusable?
Iona Bell yes just plug up the lines with something and you'll be OK. Sorry about your car.
How to Automotive awesome! Thank you so much! My uncle is a mechanic and I've been around it my entire life, but was unsure about this because I've never worked on a Durango!
Just got done doing the one of my 2000 Dodge Dakota pain in the ass took me 5 hours cost me about 280 bucks because the radiator fluid was like $11 each 50/50 mixed, and I need it like 5 of them radiator was 180 bucks from AutoZone lower radiator hose was 15 bucks one of the reasons it took me so long is half the bolts broke or were stripped and I had to cut them off with a Sawzall living in Florida the salt air does wonders to the bolts nuts and washers AutoZone says the radiator has a lifetime warranty so we'll see how hopefully I won't have to take it out again i put antiseize compound on all the new bolts and ones I reused.
You don’t need 5 gallons in there. Lol. Holds like 3ish from empty and you’re not empty.
Hope you return some coolant.
Here’s best tip for next time. just get 2 full strength NOT 50/50 but concentrate, I believe like $14 and 2 gallon of distilled water Walmart for 80 cents. Use 1 gal full strength to 1 water. Be about half of each. At end fill the 1/2 full one with the rest water and mark 50/50 on it and store for top up or next job. That’s all 50/50 is that coolant and distilled water mixed. Be sure you get distilled (purple like cap at Walmart above the blue cap). If just doing radiator you may get away with 1 gallon coolant and 2 water doing 1 of each and any top up with distilled water still close to 50/50 anyway.
Another tip order radiator online for 80 shipped and save another $100 there.
In other words the job can be done for $100 saving $180 from what you say. I know you did it already but for future or for others. Ordering online you can probably have the radiator in 1-3 days unless rural. I use amazon prime and get them in same or 1 day often free delivery.
do you need to plug the transmission cooling lines
Alex Gallo you can a couple ounces of fluid will drain out if you don't.
ok thanks so it wont leak 2 much if i dont plug it?
Alex Gallo unless you started it it's not gonna leak more than an ounce or two
ok gotcha thanks
Is it just me or does this seem like a more tedious process than it normally should be to replace a radiator? I don't remember it having so many steps before - the last time I helped my brother replace a radiator several years back. Thanks.
Edit: please let me know if maybe it's just my brain not working properly at the moment.
I was told I have a Freon leak? Would that mean I need a radiator or a hose?
Condensor
Or lines
Is this the same for a 99’ ?
Averageheightcar Guy yes I believe it’s the same.
How to Automotive I’m still having problems removing the top that cover 2:18
I can’t seem to get the brace off
This was a nightmare,,,,I had about 1/2 doz extra bolts to take out,,,my durango has an oil cooler too so you understand ,,Iended up having to take the bumper off to get to the bolts,,I`m gonna get rid of all this new shit,,,,and stick with my "56 Chevy" wagon ,,,,something i can work on
You’re the bees knees bro
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What a nightmare to fix or upgrade.
Would've been a much better video if you didn't talk so fast. Kind of helpful though.
Does not apply to 1999 learn your cars.
crappy Dakota / durango. what a bunch of shi*.this is a 2 day job
I usually never leave comments on videos but I'm at a point where I need to express this! Stop spending so much time explaining what tool you're using and how it's going to be used it's really simple does a 10 millimeter wrench are the bolts you're going to take off with it here is a 13 millimeter wrench here are the bolts you take off with it dude just pause your video do that part and then show us what happened you waste so much time and draw so many people away from your video when you sit there and unnecessarily explain what you're doing
Juddy Rotten there’s a lot of people out there that’s never work on vehicles and needed extra handholding. I can’t make everybody happy.
@@HowtoAutomotive bro I think just because I'm dealing with the issue with my radiator and my workload in life is just so damn heavy right now that I was genuinely taking my anger out on a UA-cam comment. I actually want to take this moment to apologize and tell you that it is a very informative and educational video and did enjoy watching it. So once more I do apologize and I definitely agree with you.
Juddy Rotten no worries I feel the same overwork and ready to snap. Lol thank you for watching! I do appreciate the feedback it does help me make future videos better.
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