Last week I posted a video on “Pressure Testing a Cooling System” using this vehicle. Here’s a link.
In that video we found that the radiator had a massive crack in the top tank. In this video we go through the process of replacing that radiator without even lifting the car up off the ground or going underneath it. Why work that hard? Anyway, here’s some useful links for you.
Bleeding a Cooling System: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpXgAJ1gjU
Diagnosing an Overheat Condition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUzOTnsWImI
Tools
Hose clamp pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w80655-angled-hose-clamp-pliers/#oid=1002_1
Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-3720-locking-flexible-hose-clamp-pliers/#oid=1002_1
Hose Removal Plier Set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-3703-3-pc-11-hose-gripper-pliers-set/#oid=1002_1
Spill Free Funnel: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-24680-spill-free-funnel-set/#oid=1002_1
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4-19-2021: I was just quoted $800 for a radiator replacement, '99 Honda Civic EX/coupe. I can't remember if that was everything….but I know it wasn't OEM Honda or a dealership. I was shocked. Not a "car guy", but a driving enthusiast, watching this….I've decided that (apparently) I am capable of fixing this myself, and saving big. THX!
Eric you Rock i like watching your videos .You make it enjoyable and down to earth & you tell it the way it is and no bullshit .Thanks ERic !
Eric, I am following this video step-by-step and you are on removing the transmission lines, you said if your car is a manual transmission that you can skip this step OK cool but the radiator that I ordered has these connectors on the bottom. Can I still use it with a straight drive 99 Honda civic EX? Mother of TODD!! It's like these two Hondas that my son and I have-( mine being a 99 civic his being a 94 Accord ) are progressively trying to drive me to Drinking!! The simplest of repairs done on a 1978 TransAm are 65 times more complicated and aggravating for a car 20 yrs newer!! Ok. about this radiator, what is your direction here? As I trust no one else😎
You don’t have to take the air out of the system when replaced ?
I got an automatic transmission radiator that was in really good shape for my car not realizing it’d be different since I have a manual. I’m guessing I’ll have to plug the 2 bottom things that I won’t be using, no?
Thanks, Eric! Great video. I love the spark plug idea and cap idea. I happened to have a few lying around. 🙂
..Nice and excellent video..!!
Thanks Eric..Appreciate..!
Nice thx u
Question, so for the transmission lines at the bottom of the radiator, I did it the other way. I removed the clamps from the lines that connect to the radiator. I wasnt able to get them completely in place causing minor leaks but could those leaks cause loss of power when accelerating and idling? Because I have rough acceleration (only occasionally but more often then not) and idling(occasionally but not as frequent as acclearating). Just had spark plugs replaced professionally and even got a 100 shot of fuel system cleaner, but I did do the radiator myself and am wondering if I should tighten the transmission lines, in hopes it's brings back more acceleration power and less idling. Please help!
@ericthecarguy I Changed My Radiator, and Now my car doesn’t want to turn on. Do you know how I can fix this? I think I lost too much Transmission Fluid. You think this is the Problem? Thanks
Two questions :1.) Can I use the Type 2 Honda Coolant Blue Color on a 2000 Honda Civic DX?…..
2.) Does Honda sells the Green One?
I noticed the coolant leaked from the top tank is that common? My 97 had done the exact same thing btw great video
Thankss
Good video
Rip pan
If only my 250k del sol didn't have a bent radiator support
Can you buy a radiator without the transmission lines .and will it work without the transmission lines.
Very very detailed and useful video. Thank you.
thank you very much i've learned something
Great video and was able to change out the radiator and fan on a 2000 civic dx. The miracles of YouTube and someone who can make a decent video and knows what they are doing. Cheers
very good step by step instructions in the video eric
First clean the motor… Uff
Thank you for the awesome video. This helped me replace my gf's radiator after it blew in the parking lot
I have a 1998 Honda Civics DXL every time I cut on the air conditioner the car runs hot I'm trying to find out what could be wrong I have changed the water pump on the car cuz it was leaking so I change the water pump so I'm trying to figure out what could be wrong with the vehicle. Cuz I was just thinking of replacing the whole radiator I know the thermostat needs to be changed but I'm trying to find out why does it always run hot when I cut the AC on if you can answer this question for me I will greatly appreciate it thank you
I'm endeavoring to replace the radiator on my 2001 Odyssey. I think this video is helpful since it gives me special precautions that are universal. I'm also following other Youtube videos that are replacing the radiator on an actual second generation odyssey.
Used videos like this and others to replace my radiator in my 96 Civic. Everything went perfect, UNTIL, I saw a tiny leak at the hose for the transmission fluid when starting the car. Tried to adjust it and slipped and fluid starting leaking like crazy LOL. After several minutes of slipping and sliding with my channel locks and red transmission fluid soaking my arm clear down to my shirt, I got it where I wanted it and problem solved. Wish I had used one of Eric's clamps in the first place and not the one that was already there. All in all though it was about $60 to do the job.
Hi Eric I've been watching for years good job on all your videos and you can't even the world do you have a video for adjusting a hood latch on a 98 Civic I hit a deer and had to replace my hood and the did my best to get the body back into condition but it is a little off looks fine but a little off the latch will not lock. I have got it to lock but it's been in pain lately.
mine has a hole in the exact same place! wtf hopefully my new full aluminum one doesnt do that