Pics. of radiator leaking...

[doodad]

hey guys,,

how ya'll doin today?

today l went to walmart and l saw on sale mufflers those ricer mufflers. 50 bucks and l right away l got one.. my exhaust is broken and l need to replace it and thats why l bought that.

after shopping l was coming back home, my heat gauge was on almost red and finally l got home and as usual, smoke was coming out of the hood and l decided to take some pics and send you guys.. maybe someone could tell me how to fix it and l can fix it by myself.

here are the pics.










l painted that grey area to BLACK. it looks much much better.

I HAD TEMPORARLY TAG FROM DEALER BUT I DONT KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW.. MAYBE IT FELL OFF..


thats it guys.. because of smoke, l couldnt get good shots sorry..

Erdal

[CreepingDeath94]

Looks like the radiator itself cracked and thats where the steam/coolant is coming from. You'll probably need a new radiator to fix it. Pretty common on those plastic tanked radiators as the a/c condensor hangs off of it on 4 little plastic mounting clips. Its a strain on the radiator every time you hit bumps or shake it in general...they tend to crack right around where the condensor hangs on that mounting spot. New radiator shouldnt be that expensive and its not too hard to install...maybe a couple hours.

[doodad]

cool man, tomorrow l am gonna get a new radiator then and try to install.. so at least my car would be driveable..

l have misfire but u cant even tell, service engine light sometimes come on and goes back again.. power is still the same.. alternator is weak but working.. l am gonna install new alternator and radiator.

do u know any web sites which shows step by step radiator removal and install?

thanks man..

Erdal

[CreepingDeath94]

Not web sites, but the procedure is pretty straight forward. You have to pull the intake boot assembly off. Remove the radiator plastic cover that has your ID stickers and crap on it. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, the overflow tank tube, and the transmission lines. Youll also have to pull the electrical connectors off the fans and remove the fans as well. After that it should lift right out. Reverse the procedure to install. The tricky part at the end is bleeding the cooling system. Once its back full of coolant/water mix, you have to open a bleeder screw somewhere inline above all the other radiator hoses...should be pretty visible probably on the passenger side. It will be a little crew in a metal tri-way tube looking piece mroe than likely. You screw the bleeder open a couple turns while filling the radiator until it comes out of that screw...itll bubble out when all the air is out. After that make sure the radiator is full and cap it off. Fire it up and make sure it doesnt overheat and youre golden. I would replace the radiator hoses though especially since it overheated a little a couple times and because the miles are up there. Good luck.

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by doodad

how ya'll doin today?

Sick. Missed a couple hours of work because I left early.
New tires showed up today...will have them home tomorrow afternoon around 4 PM my time (MST).

Erdal, the radiator install isn't too bad. If you have a friend or someone that can help it will be much easier.
Make sure to drain it and take your time.
Good luck!!

[doodad]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath94

Not web sites, but the procedure is pretty straight forward. You have to pull the intake boot assembly off. Remove the radiator plastic cover that has your ID stickers and crap on it. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, the overflow tank tube, and the transmission lines. Youll also have to pull the electrical connectors off the fans and remove the fans as well. After that it should lift right out. Reverse the procedure to install. The tricky part at the end is bleeding the cooling system. Once its back full of coolant/water mix, you have to open a bleeder screw somewhere inline above all the other radiator hoses...should be pretty visible probably on the passenger side. It will be a little crew in a metal tri-way tube looking piece mroe than likely. You screw the bleeder open a couple turns while filling the radiator until it comes out of that screw...itll bubble out when all the air is out. After that make sure the radiator is full and cap it off. Fire it up and make sure it doesnt overheat and youre golden. I would replace the radiator hoses though especially since it overheated a little a couple times and because the miles are up there. Good luck.

thanks for the info. man..

well l dont even know what it looks like but l will try to do it myself.. hopefully this will be successful too.. l will also check the repair manual for this..

Originally Posted by Mr.Luos

Sick. Missed a couple hours of work because I left early.
New tires showed up today...will have them home tomorrow afternoon around 4 PM my time (MST).

Erdal, the radiator install isn't too bad. If you have a friend or someone that can help it will be much easier.
Make sure to drain it and take your time.
Good luck!!

man, your car will look great when u put those rims and tires on.. you will look at it and you will say, '' damn! do l really own this beauty?? ''

well l definetely know l would ask that question to myself if l would have that.

l am glad finally you are doing this. you worked on her so much now it is your right to be happy with her..

Congratulations..

Erdal

[Mr. Luos]

Thanks!!

And good luck with yours!

[97cavalier]

you are lucky that you did not hurt any thing els letting it be tha hot, and if it is leaking and you drove it, it might be running dry. Check fluid befor you drive it again, i would not drive i at all or start it untill u get it fixed.

[doodad]

NO MAN.

before l drove it l put gallons of water into radiator.. l didnt drive the car with no water..
also l dorve it like 8 miles

[97cavalier]

water it temp right? never ever run water in your car, water +rust+ stuck thermostat+ big mess and money. And water heats up quick.

[doodad]

oh, thanks man..

by the way, l really didnt have any other choice!! l had to put some water into the car to make it run..


dude, if l wanna add some atifriz in to thecar, am l gonna put from that engine coolant part? or into the radiator? also how mnay boottle of coolent should l put in it? it had a lot of leaks but still show like coolant is full.. l dont get it..

thanks

erdal