Busted lower radiator hose?

[jaybird2569]

Hello,
This is my first post on the Voyager forum. I have a 99 Grand Voyager with the 3.3 v6. Yesterday I was driving and noticed the temp gauge rising above the halfway mark. I pulled over and lifted the hood and saw steam coming out of the passenger side of the engine. The radiator cap wasn't hot, the coolant resevoir was almost empty, I assume the steam was coming from the lower radiator hose. It doesn't look like it's gonna be easy to replace. Does anyone have any tips on replacing this or other things I should look at?
Thanks in advance.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by jaybird2569

Hello,
This is my first post on the Voyager forum. I have a 99 Grand Voyager with the 3.3 v6. Yesterday I was driving and noticed the temp gauge rising above the halfway mark. I pulled over and lifted the hood and saw steam coming out of the passenger side of the engine. The radiator cap wasn't hot, the coolant resevoir was almost empty, I assume the steam was coming from the lower radiator hose. It doesn't look like it's gonna be easy to replace. Does anyone have any tips on replacing this or other things I should look at?
Thanks in advance.

You need to have a good look at it.
May be the water pump or other stuff.
And also check your rad for leaks.
But the 3.3 is not that hard to replace water pump or hoses.
Good Luck
MT

[GTP Dad]

Neither the hose nor the waterpump are hard to replace. But I suggest that you do it from underneath the van. The hardest thing about the whole job is getting the stupid factory clamps off to remove the hose. You will also need to remove the belt but it is an easy job and only requires simple hand tools.

[jaybird2569]

Thank you, everybody.
I'm gonna tackle this tomorrow and I'll let you know how it goes.