1998 TL Radiator Replacement (GoPro) -EricTheCarGuy

[@WreckDiver99]

As a person that has been involved in the design of engine cooling systems, you really should make every attempt at putting those "Baffles" back into place. They are used exactly as described to get the air flow proper through not just the Condenser, but the Radiator as well. I have seen 20 and 30 degree temperature changes due to not having those baffles into place. In most cases this isn't a huge problem, but it is something to be aware of. Most of the time these are engineered into meet a certain specification. GREAT video, you made this look so easy!

[@kennethstone4590]

His skills are great, disconnecting the bottom connections in like 10 mins where as most could take 30 mins, his videos are super helpful

[@alexandera412]

Thank you for such a great video, I just finished replacing the radiator on my 99 Acura and it went fine following your directions. I really appreciate your time teaching us and giving us the courage to do it. Thank you a lot, God bless you and your family.

[@UintaDave]

Found this video after my 98 TL showed the same leak on the radiator, super helpful in determining that’s the problem. 98 3.2 TL with 230,000mi and original radiator, so not too bad considering it’s 20 years old. Thanks for the video!

[@vic9279]

Dude... spark plug trick was utilized changing my 08 Acura TL radiator. Worked like a charm. Thanks, Eric!!

[@aaronphx420]

WOW Eric you went all out and got a Koyo Radiator, great aftermarket brand. I'd recommend anyone who's replacing a Honda or Acura radiator to go this route. Thumbs up sir.

[@kgbboy]

Loved the Ed China shout-out. The man is a genius. While Mike is good, I can't imagine Wheeler Dealers without Ed.

[@Haloruler64]

Just did a radiator on my 96 Corolla, your tips from previous radiator videos were super helpful! Everything from spark plugs to silicone spray for the rubber. Thankfully the job was easier than this Acura.

[@slay3rsaber]

60 fps video makes a huge difference! Plese continue uploading videos like that.

[@junghunt8645]

Just replaced the radiator in my 97 TL using only this video. Great tutorial with some solid tips/hacks.

[@spoonsr1755]

Starting this project today on my 97

[@MikadoRC]

I loved the timelapses when you were jacking up vehicles. Please consider doing them again :) Greetings from Germany!

[@Jasonstyles480]

By the way , I hope you get your own show one day....your the best and you always save me money, thanks

[@djmadmike23]

Thanks ...had sometime over the holidays and thought Id try this out...saved me some money big time...and a ego boost with the family

[@kevinmencer3782]

Darn, that trick with the vice grips is the most ingenious thing I've seen all day today. I believe it falls under the "How the hell did I miss that?" category.

[@jakubpolomsky]

Hey Eric, maybe it could help you in the future, so I am sharing this with you. I have acura 35rl from the same vintage and I also had to replace the radiator few months ago. My approach about the fans was to leave everything attached to them and unscrew them from the radiator. I did it like that, because it was very frustrating to remove the plastic brackets for the cables. I thought it would be more difficult to pull the radiator afterwards but it was even easier! Nothing catching on the tcs valve etc etc etc. Keep the good videos coming!!

[@jakubpolomsky]

I am surprised btw how alike the under-hood department looks to my car.

[@ericthecarguy]

There are lots of ways of doing this. Given that I was an Acura tech for 8 years, this is the method I found that works best for me. Thanks for your input. BTW as stated at the beginning of the video, this information will apply to your vehicle as well.

[@obadiah7771]

I'm glad you have that new lift Eric. That looked painful rolling around on the ground. As usual, great video!!

[@RegularComputerLife]

Can't wait to see repair videos with your lift!!!

[@georgeheri895]

Eric good vid, and 1-800- radiator is a good choice. I use them all the time always a direct fit. Some aftermarket from the parts store almost fit that could make for a bad day. enjoy your new lift.

[@GarthGoldberg]

I'd suggest that those foam pieces are installed to block noise from the radiator/A/C fans when they're running. This is the upscale model Honda after all.

[@vandammefan34]

I love this first person perspective. Really great video Eric!

[@petrmiskerik]

Great video. Thx Eric. GoPro was great idea, and I have experienced that old ETCG repair atmosphere. Thanks for that Eric. Great great job.

[@JasonGarber-n9y]

I had the 2.5 5 cylinder 1996 acura tl and the 3.2 v6 , they were awesome vehicles they were build tough and drove like a caddilac , ive been buying used acuras ever since

[@Mak933]

On my 99 Accord, my radiator lasted about 14 years. Pretty darn good if you ask me. I did the radiator replacement job myself, but I cheaped out and purchased a $100 aftermarket radiator, instead of the OEM at $350. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but the problem is that the aftermarket radiator started to leak (in the same spot) after a year. The leak isn't terrible and I only need to top it off about once a year, but it's still very annoying.

[@MichaelSchirger]

Loved the go pro camera angles

[@speedytech7]

Good refresher for sure. I'm just about to replace the radiator in my 98 Maxima. Turns out both the cap and the rad are original and the top tank on the rad is leaking under pressure. Already replaced a rad in my father's 02 Maxima so I doubt I'll find anything surprisingly different. Still shocked that my 95 Tacoma is on the stock radiator though.

[@bavarianmonkey8326]

This perspective ROCKS! Keep on doing that (even with the lift!) :)

[@fooey88]

[@ericthecarguy]

A new perspective on a common repair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eImbc6KDjsidn8U

[@JohnSebeny]

Not cool John Smith​

[@prestigious0]

John Smith obvious troll is obvious (John Smith). have fun doing what you do.

[@bantz001]

Critique: I really like that it's just you again filming, no offense to your camera guy, Brian. One reason I loved "Survivorman" was Les Stroud's take on filming without a crew bringing reality to a situation. In your case, seeing you hit the roadblocks of DIY repair as most of us experience them and explain your way through is the attraction to your channel. The GoPro shows what you're looking at quickly and quite accurately. However, the lack of stability as you switch around and go to look for a tool or struggle with with a fitting does leave for queasy viewing which is typical of GoPro videography. Good luck, and keep the dirt coming!

[@charlesbooth5355]

Everyone's a critic . Or even a troll. Anyway enough on that. Eric loved the video stay dirty and keep smiling. .....

[@JohnSebeny]

No it is, but there was a guy spamming the comments. Hence why the tag...

[@klc317]

Nice new view Eric!

[@BigHappysPlace]

not sure how many videos you have used it, But yeaaawhooo for the helmet cam!!! great point of view. Loved it.

[@--RadiatorAC]

Great Video Eric! Thanks for the shoutout!

[@laynesamba]

Eric I like the go pro aspect of this video!

[@donyboy73]

nice with the gopro

[@krzysiekv12]

do you ever fix german cars 2005+?

[@PatrickKanatzer]

Awesome video quality, plus I'm watching on a 15" MacBook Pro with Retina display.

[@chrischansfantabottlecolle4368]

I don't know what's so funny about it, but I find it HILARIOUS when he says Nineteen-Hundred and Ninety-Eight....

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing video eric :-D The headcam was an unusual touch, an erics-eye-view :-) That new rad looked very nice, good suppliers eric :D

[@Robotnik123]

I notice that Acura has a lot of those spring type hose clamps that are really tricky to remove. Would you recommend replacing them with screw/band type clamps where possible?

[@AmyAndrewAdventures]

The jazz music with the sped up video made me laugh. :) Thanks for another great repair video Eric!!

[@WouterB76]

Greetings viewers!....always puts a smile on my face :-)

[@montygraham723]

you have a video showing how to replace the cooling fan control relay my 97 Acura tl 3.2 cooling fans do not come on when they should they only come on right before it gets to the red line and drops back down help me please can't seem to find it or how to replace it

[@Humance]

The spark plugs top tip is genius! thx :)

[@circuitbreaker921]

I'm liking the video quality and the 60Hz refresh rate! Looks great! That little GoPro does a great job shooting quality video! Is this your first video shot with it? I'm guessing so, because I've never seen any of your videos in 60Hz.

[@jerryvelasco1474]

I replaced the Acura’s radiator, thermostat upper and lower radiator hose about three years ago... no problems. Recently it over heated and I noticed the fan actually melted and the fan fuse popped. Now I’ve installed a new motor for the fan but they only kick on if the ac is running. They don’t kick on at operating temperature with the ac off. I believe it maybe the relay. Do you know which relay controls that and how to test them?

[@mechguy83]

Darn was expecting a lift, how about a walk around of it (the lift), please? Great video with the go pro btw!

[@JasonGarber-n9y]

I need to do a new radiator for my ex, its a 2000 tl without the transmission cooler lines , is it about the same as the 98 tl u are showing here?

[@Rafael5leyva]

Im glad you get now your lifter is very difficult work laid on the floor.... goodlock in your new project fix it foreward

[@danielisasume]

i thoroughly liked this video... i also loved that you used the go-pro in this video well then keep up the good work!!

[@Jasonstyles480]

Hello Eric I have a question about my 2004 Cadillac deviled., recently my temp light was almost in the red, I live in Vegas and the temp out here gets to 115 degrees during the summer, anyway, when I opened my hood I found coolest dripping from what looks like an overflow pipe, is this something to worry about?i here story's about the north star engine but from my understanding 2004 Cadillac started using Longer bolts for the headers.should I change the thermostat ? Radiator flush? Or change the radiator , I've never had any overheating problems with this car so......HELP

[@twig3288]

How much transmission fluid was contained in the radiator? Do you need to top off transmission fluid when new rad is installed?

[@mickblock]

The GoPro headband. It works. Felt like I was right there.

[@EXOVCDS]

I use video glasses... better /easier than the gopro to setup! Maybe someone will send you a free pair in the future. How's the hoist? Looking forward to the first use video!

[@LightworkerJoe]

Great video Eric. I love the GoPro. You didn't mention if you blew out the transmission lines on the new radiator.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*@ **25:44** CAUTION: WITH ENGINE RUNNING- COOLING FAN(S) MAY TURN ON WITHOUT WARNING*

[@oskarjoelsson5831]

Hey Eric! I got a Question about my Audi A4 1996....( Off topic ,im sorry ) When i release the cluth and when it start to ingage there is a scraping noise not too loud but you can hear it for sure.. Sounds like a metall Scraping noise ! You know what could be spooking me ?

[@hiascloud]

I have this exact same car and its been fantastic for the past 3 years. But over time its developed a leak, and it seems to be the same place as this one. Could you tell me where it was? Was it just a gasket?

[@someusername121]

2:29...isn't that the front jacking point right there in the center of the screen?

[@mikeferrante7341]

hey eric are you gonna start using your new lift?

[@summerbreeze4032]

hi eric...where can i purchase a 99 3.2 tl acura radiator....not to expensive...i live in memphis tn

[@lewisanth4986]

Eric, what computer are you using to render your videos, do you happen to know the specs?

[@JSchrumm]

I like the not being able to point the light in the right direction part.

[@jake2jake10]

hey Eric i love your videos and i know your a busy guy but i have a question, i have an 04 pontiac grand prix and im not sure how familiar you are with GM cars but i have to replace the air condensor which is in front of the radiator. Its an old car so is there any way i could just move the radiator back and slide out the condensor? or would i have to go through the entire process of removing the radiator to get it out? I dont want to break more things working on it. And do you think it would be difficult or something i can do on a saturday afternoon? thank you so much!

[@hazadus2u]

As always have to watch your latest uploads. Go pro is interesting perspective, but i had to turn it off halfway through as i get terrible motion sickness. Post stabilization might fix part of it for me, though I don't think i still could handle as much horizon shifting (unavoidable with head set go pro). Changing camera views from fix point camera to headset would be fine for me.

[@hazadus2u]

Alternating between the different angles.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

Got a question I've got a 1996 4.6 manual trans from a mustang gt and want to put it on 5.0 the bellhousing lines up with the block but the starter mount on bellhousing sets little different just wondering if I can get this to work

[@patw52pb1]

No.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

What would be the problem. I know the t5 has 4 bolts from the outside and the t45 has 12 bolts from inside just wondering why it wouldn't

[@patw52pb1]

BRENDAJASON1 Mounting bolt circle, mounting center, block to trans depth. shaft centerlines, locating dowels, crankshaft offset, input bearing retainer/bellhousing bore diameter, starter location and starter ring gear mesh are different and incompatible. There are numerous resources available on the internet that identify the differences, discuss and illustrate why they are not interchangeable, Google is your friend.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

Damm ford diffently didn't want that trans to be interchangeable I believe I'll try and find a t5. Thanks for the info.

[@flanmaryj]

I really needed to see this video!! Thanks

[@MoneyMarcMes]

I wanna see a video on fixing oil leaks since they are so common on most models.

[@moneygeewtee]

Was there a new camera added to your stock? Not referring to the GoPro, but the angles where you were either facing the camera or when the video showed a side view via top side. Looks very clear, seems even clearer than usual. Either way nice video. I can add this to my list of saved vid's to refer to when I need to do the same repair for my Acura Legend. Take care.

[@wtbm123]

Good video

[@Lxdeez]

I hope you'll get a Camaro in the shop one day.

[@jtt1989]

When are you going to install a 2 post hydraulic lift?

[@WilliamHuber3]

Eric, did you get a new camera for your intro scenes? It looks a LOT crisper. Or maybe my eyes are seeing things this morning.

[@ericthecarguy]

I've been using a new camera since last November. I've been getting better at the encoding though. Thanks for noticing.

[@kratos1017]

if you play it at 720p its also playing at 60fps i think thats why

[@IIGrayfoxII]

EricTheCarGuy 7~9Mbps on H.264 gives good results all the time for me. Ever tried a 2-pass method of encoding?

[@vincentmariano4087]

Great video well done as always thanks

[@mosesdog2]

Hey Eric. What would you call the suit you are wearing? And where would I look to buy one?

[@ohblondi]

They are coveralls. You can find them just about anywhere. I would try to buy a nice pair you usually get what you pay for in terms of comfort regarding the fit. As long as you're not growing they will last you for years and even decades. Good luck

[@jamil2nazy]

Great explanation. Thank you. Have a nice day.

[@Bhimmoktan]

i like

[@mymusa6795]

Bhim' Happy Easter d Martha H Esquivias,

[@hellrell616]

Hey I love your videos very informative , just wondering if you've ever done the oil pan gasket on the same car in the video?

[@keithletchford5886]

ETCG at its best, but no more lying down on the job for you, Eric. Noticed you were blowing a bit too, not a youngster any more but it happens to all of us. The amnesia bit is fun too, do you go to your toolbox and forget what you went for?

[@carslover3509]

great work and video

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Edd China?? Do you get Wheeler Dealers in America?

[@chrisdiana3525]

new wide shot camera? great resolution. love'n the go pro angles.

[@Brennan54]

Can u review this acura tl pls,?????

[@chambzkosana]

I 'll following you 4 ever eric

[@acs197]

The underside of that TL doesn't look all that bad, for a '98 model (aside from the oil leakage).

[@infinity3jif]

did you really stick your hand in the cooling fan? if you lose a finger i'd be pissed because these vids will cease to exist

[@musaconteh1032]

Great video, and it’s really helpful

[@InternetDude]

You should do your videos in 1080p or higher (4K?) now that you have a GoPro.

[@ericthecarguy]

They're shot at a higher res but brought down to make them easier to upload. 4K videos take DAYS to upload.

[@InternetDude]

EricTheCarGuy Even 1080p would be nice ;-) Time to upgrade your Internet connection LOL

[@ericthecarguy]

dainternetguru It's business class internet with up to 100mb/s. Not that I ever get that. Still, can't really do much better around here. BTW the videos are uploaded at 1280x720.

[@kochenderfer666]

EricTheCarGuy do more first person shots like this.

[@Apk07]

EricTheCarGuy Make sure you have a decent docsis 3.0 modem to take advantage of those speeds :)

[@rhkips]

Elevator tightening music! :D If you ever find yourself bored, I'd love to see you do a cooling system service on a VW Vanigon. Step 1: Don't... ;-D

[@SuperLaugh20]

60 fps Eric is nice.

[@jailbird0j]

When's Fairmont starts

[@commodore665]

made before your lift was installed Eric ; )

[@dozza202]

Great video

[@Martinit01]

3:35 PROOF OF EXISTENCE OF LIGHTSABERS!

[@meviewer2]

the main thing i learn from this is that hondas can leak oil like crazy, and from the looks of it you do not want to take on that project

[@LMacNeill]

What genius thought that plastic tanks on a radiator were a good idea? You know that's just going to fail at some point... There's plenty of good places on a car to save weight by using ABS plastic -- the radiator isn't one of them!

[@mraccord92]

Not just weight, but cost too

[@Loudlevin]

The clowns at VW also thought of a water pump with a plastic housing and they are paying for it with warranty claims.

[@buggsyspam]

In fairness, it did last 17 years. Aluminum tanks corrode and leak just the same. There isn't really a better alternative.

[@bblackmon19]

90% of the time it is the rubber mounts that wear away causing the radiator to move around which wears the plastic tanks and seals. If the radiator stays still it will last.

[@mraccord92]

some ppl just aren't lucky. I just had to change a 15yr old plastic rad in a Jetta and it was the seal. They can last quite long.

[@jpulley]

video looks good.

[@dustinscott4635]

I haven't had a problem with my radiator and it aluminum nat a single leak its 15 years old now you just gotta maintain them

[@bobthebuilder372]

60FPS love!

[@TheCreatorofTNHB]

one thing i do if i replace the clamp is to cut the old one off if it is leaking. boss would give me heck if i didn't take it off

[@paulanderson5409]

dig'n the beard EricTheCarGuy

[@Darksyne]

Wish this was done on a 1999 TL so that it would help a lot incase I need to replace my radiator D: