Great video! I was able to not only replace my tube but I was also able to flush out my radiator and everything is so clean now she's running beautifully.
+Amy lynne Moses Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
HEADS UP: LATER MODEL YEARS!! Two differences I found on my 2009 T&C than what was shown in this video. 1) The replacement part is different. Mine has an inlet for the oil cooler, so the part number given in this video and in the link won't work for that. I needed Dorman part# 626-305. 2) At 3:06, he mentions that the inner shield "pops out", but on my 2009, it is held in place by two hex bolts and a plastic push pin. I don't know the model year that these changes were made. This is a fairly simple repair. I'm really glad I found this video, cuz I probably would have spent a good hour trying to access the leaking part without removing the wheel. With the wheel out of the way, access is much, MUCH better. Also, this might be a really good time to replace the radiator hoses. Mine are somewhat soft, so I'm not going to take any chances. The coolant's already drained for this repair, and radiator hoses aren't that expensive. Finally, are there any good youtube mechanics in the rust belt? Lol. I laugh when I see the undercarriage of vehicles on youtube videos. Everything comes apart with relative ease, lol. The hex bolt that fastens the tube to the inlet was rusted pretty good on mine. The leak on mine wasn't the rubber gasket but, rather, the rust on the bend of the tube.
Finally a video that is not about the Y pipe and it seems to be the only one. Is this a $300-$400 job when you buy the part yourself? Is a mechanic telling you that a crook?
Thank you very much for your video; I change mine on march and I save a lot of money. But now, there's still a leak at the same place and I thougth it was the water pump but the garage told me that it is the pipe, maybe the gasket but they don't have only the gasket... He charges $340. for the job... Questions: can I reuse the coolant? Is the gasket available without buying the pipe? Thanks a lot. God bless you.
The cooling system needs to be purged of air by running engine with radiator cap removed until thermostat opens(upper hose is HOT) and cooling fans have cycled.
Mine had a pin hole at the bottom bend. I actually lost all of my coolant. Fortunately, was able to get it home without having to tow it. I'm in Michigan.
Great video, i signed in just to give u a comment a and a like, well deserved my time, it is clear to me know that for these cars you must keep removing the tire to get to simple things, thanks a million!
Wondering why you recommend replacing the entire metal pipe and not just the seal/O-Ring unless it is rusted upon inspection. Also, it's best to use something like Sil Glyde on the rubber seal. Oil cause the rubber to rot.
Muchas gracias por el video, me pareció excelente, es el mejor de todos los que encontré en youtube. Thank you very much for the video, I found it excellent, is the best of all I found on youtube. León, Gto, México
1A Auto Parts i redrained the coolant and used a little bit of oil around the o-ring and this time i actually felt it seat inn properly. Thanks this was very helpful 👍👍👍
The part that you called the water intake housing is it separate from the timing cover if so do you know where I can get one I got a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan sport and mine is leaking
Would this hose leak when the car is NOT running? I have a leak from what looks like just in (toward driver) from the pump. It leaks running or not. Thanks.
I just replace my waterpump and i am leaking coolent under my car all the hoses and belt are dry i start the car and all my antifreeze comes out would this be the problem and no cracks in block its 98 buick lesabre custom 3800 series 2 motor
+*[MIKE]* Android If it is leaking from the water pump you may have a defective gasket or it might be installed incorrectly. You should pinpoint as to where it is leaking from. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
+Brian Henderson Thanks for watching! Since that tube is located on the passenger side it could be the cause. You will want to visually inspect that area to find out where the lead is coming from exactly! 1aauto.com
why cant i find a video on why coolant is leaking onto the DRIVERS SIDE control arm? Its saturated on the bottom side when the vehicle is driving. If the vehicle is stopped and you filled the system with fluid, it does not leak, even at idle. Can someone help me out? What is it that is leaking only while in use and on this control arm, before I take to a shop, which no doubt I can do it myself?
Possible leak in upper radiator hose or even a crack in the top of the radiator and it sprays on the control arm area. These areas won't leak until the system is up to temp. and the thermostat is open.
+kelvin davis It's our pleasure! For anyone else out there looking to get this job done, 1A Auto sells the part at the following link: www.1aauto.com/coolant-inlet-tube/i/1aemx00106?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
+Francisco Huerta Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I need help... A Chrysler that my friend owns has a really weard leak, we filed the car with water to see where the leak was but nothing then we ran it for a fuew minutes to see if enithing happened nothing, so we went for a ride it went great until he trys to put it in to 3 gear and the engine shuts off it wasn't over heated or enithing so he starts it again and when he trys 3 gear again same thing, so we go back and only at the last 5 meters of driving it starts leaking really badly so we shut it down and fill it up again. No leakage!!!!! He starts the car moves it around again No leaking Not a single drop. Can enibody help me? The car is a Chrysler voyager 2.5 crd diesel from 2002
+dave joson If you are unable to locate one on your vehicle, you can contact your local dealer with your VIN and they would be able to tell you. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
+itsme darlene Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/coolant-inlet-tube/i/1aemx00106?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&TcFd87-_aJ8
+Rebel Ruckman This video is applicable to the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, and Chrysler Town & Country coolant inlet tube replacement.
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Great video! I was able to not only replace my tube but I was also able to flush out my radiator and everything is so clean now she's running beautifully.
+Amy lynne Moses Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
HEADS UP: LATER MODEL YEARS!!
Two differences I found on my 2009 T&C than what was shown in this video.
1) The replacement part is different. Mine has an inlet for the oil cooler, so the part number given in this video and in the link won't work for that. I needed Dorman part# 626-305.
2) At 3:06, he mentions that the inner shield "pops out", but on my 2009, it is held in place by two hex bolts and a plastic push pin.
I don't know the model year that these changes were made.
This is a fairly simple repair. I'm really glad I found this video, cuz I probably would have spent a good hour trying to access the leaking part without removing the wheel. With the wheel out of the way, access is much, MUCH better.
Also, this might be a really good time to replace the radiator hoses. Mine are somewhat soft, so I'm not going to take any chances. The coolant's already drained for this repair, and radiator hoses aren't that expensive.
Finally, are there any good youtube mechanics in the rust belt? Lol. I laugh when I see the undercarriage of vehicles on youtube videos. Everything comes apart with relative ease, lol. The hex bolt that fastens the tube to the inlet was rusted pretty good on mine. The leak on mine wasn't the rubber gasket but, rather, the rust on the bend of the tube.
+Dan Bale Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
I agree my 2010 Intel tube hose is like your 09., 626-305 is the part for mine also..
The information is helpful, and price of the parts from your web site is also Very good which is much cheaper than my local auto part stores. Thanks.
Your presentation is so good I feel like I can do it myself.
Finally a video that is not about the Y pipe and it seems to be the only one. Is this a $300-$400 job when you buy the part yourself? Is a mechanic telling you that a crook?
Thank you very much for your video; I change mine on march and I save a lot of money. But now, there's still a leak at the same place and I thougth it was the water pump but the garage told me that it is the pipe, maybe the gasket but they don't have only the gasket... He charges $340. for the job... Questions: can I reuse the coolant? Is the gasket available without buying the pipe? Thanks a lot. God bless you.
The cooling system needs to be purged of air by running engine with radiator cap removed until thermostat opens(upper hose is HOT) and cooling fans have cycled.
Gracias por enseñar cómo cambiar esta pieza ..thanks buddy por you video
Thanks for the video, up here in the rust belt these tubes actually rust out as well, they start to sweat anti-freeze.
+Al Fries Thank you for your feedback!
Same issue I have but in NY ...near salt water
Mine had a pin hole at the bottom bend. I actually lost all of my coolant. Fortunately, was able to get it home without having to tow it. I'm in Michigan.
Great video, i signed in just to give u a comment a and a like, well deserved my time, it is clear to me know that for these cars you must keep removing the tire to get to simple things, thanks a million!
I cant seem to get the pipe with the o ring back onto the water pump. What is the secret? I tried silicone grease and it didnt help?
Wondering why you recommend replacing the entire metal pipe and not just the seal/O-Ring unless it is rusted upon inspection. Also, it's best to use something like Sil Glyde on the rubber seal. Oil cause the rubber to rot.
Dean - The video is sponsored by an auto parts company. Good point on the SG.
Thank you for this video. Helped me figure out how to change same tube for 2009 Town and country touring.
Thanks, this was a very helpful and well made video for the DIYer.
+robert johnson Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
What is the pipe called? I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L V6 with the same leak...
Muchas gracias por el video, me pareció excelente, es el mejor de todos los que encontré en youtube.
Thank you very much for the video, I found it excellent, is the best of all I found on youtube.
León, Gto, México
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Thanks for the video, it helped me a lot to replace my coolant tube.👍
+izak ate Thank you for your feedback!
thanks. I will be doing it when weather gets warm
Such great detail. Thank you so much
Something must have changed. The link you have for this inlet tube doesn't go to the part you installed. It only goes to the water pump inlet pipe.
Can you replace just the O-rings in the lower coolant tube
I replaced mine but still leaking. Maybe it didn't seat right, can i retry to seat it correctly or will it damage the o-ring
+Jose Andaverde If it's leaking anyway you may want to see if you can get it to stop. 1aauto.com
1A Auto Parts i redrained the coolant and used a little bit of oil around the o-ring and this time i actually felt it seat inn properly. Thanks this was very helpful 👍👍👍
The part that you called the water intake housing is it separate from the timing cover if so do you know where I can get one I got a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan sport and mine is leaking
Just did mine there not bad to do just don't get sprayed with antifreeze like i did
Would this hose leak when the car is NOT running? I have a leak from what looks like just in (toward driver) from the pump. It leaks running or not. Thanks.
Yes, it definitely will leak when vehicle is not running. It just may leak faster if the water pump is engaged.
Thank you, great video. Doing this tonight!
I just replace my waterpump and i am leaking coolent under my car all the hoses and belt are dry i start the car and all my antifreeze comes out would this be the problem and no cracks in block its 98 buick lesabre custom 3800 series 2 motor
+*[MIKE]* Android If it is leaking from the water pump you may have a defective gasket or it might be installed incorrectly. You should pinpoint as to where it is leaking from. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Excellent video!
would this be the cause if you have coolant dripping from the passenger side to about middle ways under the van?
+Brian Henderson Thanks for watching! Since that tube is located on the passenger side it could be the cause. You will want to visually inspect that area to find out where the lead is coming from exactly! 1aauto.com
Hey will this fix the same thing for 99 Plymouth Voyager
+Twitch 13 It may be a different procedure on that vehicle.
why cant i find a video on why coolant is leaking onto the DRIVERS SIDE control arm? Its saturated on the bottom side when the vehicle is driving. If the vehicle is stopped and you filled the system with fluid, it does not leak, even at idle. Can someone help me out? What is it that is leaking only while in use and on this control arm, before I take to a shop, which no doubt I can do it myself?
Possible leak in upper radiator hose or even a crack in the top of the radiator and it sprays on the control arm area. These areas won't leak until the system is up to temp. and the thermostat is open.
Could be from overfilling the overflow reservoir. When the van moves it leaks out.
great video ... well done thank you so much
Thanks for making it easy,and not going to cost a kidney, lol
thanks for this video, is this a similar fix to the same problem in a pt cruiser 02? thank you
thanks for the tips. i will fix mine now
+kelvin davis It's our pleasure! For anyone else out there looking to get this job done, 1A Auto sells the part at the following link: www.1aauto.com/coolant-inlet-tube/i/1aemx00106?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
1A Auto, great video, I need the actual tube. Do you sell this item? I have gone to your website and do not see it listed.
+Eduardo Garcia Yes we do, here is a link! www.1aauto.com/coolant-inlet-tube/i/1aemx00106?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&TcFd87-_aJ8
They do sell it. It’s the only way I could find the video
tank u for posting great learning videos
+Francisco Huerta Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
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Thanks for the video!!
My 2002 stratus rt is leaking under the intake?
I need help...
A Chrysler that my friend owns has a really weard leak, we filed the car with water to see where the leak was but nothing then we ran it for a fuew minutes to see if enithing happened nothing, so we went for a ride it went great until he trys to put it in to 3 gear and the engine shuts off it wasn't over heated or enithing so he starts it again and when he trys 3 gear again same thing, so we go back and only at the last 5 meters of driving it starts leaking really badly so we shut it down and fill it up again. No leakage!!!!! He starts the car moves it around again No leaking
Not a single drop.
Can enibody help me?
The car is a Chrysler voyager 2.5 crd diesel from 2002
2003 dodge caravan I put in infreeze 2 small water puddlies
Not the same for 08 apparently theres the nipple that comes off the side of the pipe next to the lower radiator hose
Yeah, that means you need to get the tube that has the oil cooler outlet on it.
good job
+JORGE REGALADO Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
How can you tell if you have an oil cooler or not? The tube is a completely different part number if you have an oil cooler on your Caravan
+dave joson If you are unable to locate one on your vehicle, you can contact your local dealer with your VIN and they would be able to tell you. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
how much is dat tube u replaced?
It is currently listed at $59.95 and is the Dorman brand. Thank you for your interest! +Francisco Huerta
can coolant rush out of this hose
Yes if not drained. It will empty almost all the coolant from the system as fast as it can get out.
You don't have to remove the inner fender, just the lower panel. Why are you working on the ground when you have the lift?.. 🙄
Probably because not one person watching this video has a lift. Frankly, I appreciate the extra effort.
Very nice video... Thanks! :-)
No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Anyone know the torque specs for the bolts?
If you can't figure it out by doing it with feel you shouldn't be doing it at all. It's not engine work this is common sense.
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+itsme darlene Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/coolant-inlet-tube/i/1aemx00106?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&TcFd87-_aJ8
To repair the heater hose on a 2010 Town and country you are wrong
+Rebel Ruckman This video is applicable to the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, and Chrysler Town & Country coolant inlet tube replacement.
Rebel, what an utterly useless comment. Why is it wrong?
Awesome video thanks alot