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05-09-2005, 07:56 AM
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94 Corolla, Radiator problems
I have a 94 Corolla 1.6liter. The radiator is leaking bad and needs to be replaced. Is this a tough job?? I have a rebuild radiator but was not sure how hard it would be to install. Any Help would be appreciated.
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05-13-2005, 09:57 AM
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Re: 94 Corolla, Radiator problems
Replacing a radiator is easy - just make sure you have all the air out of the cooling system when you're done.
After all the hoses are connected, fill the radiator/engine with as much coolant (50:50 or 60:40 antifreeze:distilled water) as possible. Idle the engine until the coolant level drops in the radiator and add coolant mixture until you have reached operating temperature and no more coolant will go in. Cap the radiator and fill the overflow reservoir to the hot level with coolant and your done. Let it idle for a while longer to get everything hot and see if there are any leaks. Keep an eye on it for a few days until you feel confident that there are no leaks. Double check the hose clamps.
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05-15-2005, 08:17 PM
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Re: 94 Corolla, Radiator problems
You might want to replace the thermostat and all the hoses at the same time, plus you might want to replace the bolts holding the fan and radiator and purchase these ahead of time.
One suggestion would be to put the front of the car on a slight incline, which will keep as much fluid in the engine as possible. ( Drive the car up onto some 2X8 planks) Do not start the enigne until you have everything connected as you do not want to get air pockets in the engine. Remember 50/50 mix of fluid....
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