How to REPLACE a car RADIATOR (AW11)

In this video I will show you a detailed step by step process of how to replace a car radiator. Of course we will be doing it on my 1987 Toyota MR2 mk1 and we're covering everything from draining the coolant, to removing the fans and fan shroud, removing sensors, radiator hoses and installing the new radiator and refilling the system with new coolant.
So if you have a leaky or otherwise faulty radiator this is the video for you. As a bonus the video also contains some instructions on how to bleed the coolant on a Toyota MR2 mk1
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[@miralemnermina142]

It makes me happy when I see someone on KZbin from Balkan making something else then gaming videos. Also your English is very good, congrats from Croatia

[@d4a]

Thanks mate

[@thetwintasticnation8476]

Just replaced the original radiator in my 1989 Toyota mr2. It’s almost impossible to imagine one radiator could survive 185,000+ miles over the course of 31 years. But it did.

[@802Garage]

Nicely done. Still love those wheels.

[@d4a]

Thanks my man!

[@gabereezy]

Super helpful! I just started working on a 1987 AW11 that is my first ever project car, and this video was well done and will definitely be my guide for replacing the radiator. Thank you!

[@MatsuYoda]

Finally mounting my knock off wheels like your on my rx7 today i am SO EXCITED!

[@MatsuYoda]

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[@legendfifteengameplay4160]

these videos are amazingly helpful. thank you thank you thank you.

[@mrsabidji]

Cool video as always, dude. :) My new radiator should be here next week. The install will probably wait until I decide to reroute my intercooler piping, since it's all roughly in the same area and both jobs involve removing and refitting hoses and pipes. All of this will happen in my backyard, so finger crossed for fair weather. :)

[@d4a]

The fingers, they are crossed for you and all backyard mechanic brethren out there!

[@mariospantouvanos4645]

Great video as always!!!

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@latindoggy8059]

Oh so the coolant temperature sensor is in the radiator! Cool

[@adishukri1526]

Got any links on where you buy the new radiator?

[@Toyodude784]

Notification squad 💯

[@dcomix2]

👌

[@pedroantoniomedero5161]

🤘

[@MatsuYoda]

Lol we are both Spike.

[@wolfnorth7075]

Like your Toyota. I have a Chevy crude and I need to remove the radiator. Those GM swine enginee put so many stuff in front of the radiator.

[@user-hq4jz6lc9d]

When emplacing a new radiator, I like to have the unit covered with cardboard to help protect the fins.

[@matthewgallant3622]

Gonna do my AW11 radiator this spring! Is it that hard to bleed the cooling system? I’ve heard it is but I doubt it

[@RagnaHades]

Was wondering what hose size did you use to attach to the bleeder valve ? Thank you!

[@d4a]

I think it's a 10mm internal diameter, but I'm not 100% sure. Either that or 8mm.

[@RagnaHades]

@@d4a Okay ill look for it! thank you very much for reply quickly! My 89 MR2 needs a flush badly hehe

[@ki11erace666]

Hey I have a question I have a US ae92 gts that came with a 4age 20v which was missing when I bought it. but I got a mr2 big port 4age from the wreckers with harness and ecu how should I wire it with the 20v harness or use the mr2 harness confused af lol.

[@d4a]

Here's something that can help you: www.padandwheels.com/mr2/blacktopproject/wiring/wiring.html

[@ki11erace666]

Thx very helpful

[@silver_lining_garage]

I’ve been having a problem finding my radiator, what kind is it and where is it from?

[@MARK-gz7sj]

While adding coolant was the car running with the heater on?

[@d4a]

No, coolant is bled differently on the AW11

[@MARK-gz7sj]

driving 4 answers ahhh okay gotcha, so just put it in hot without the car running and fill it up?

[@MARK-gz7sj]

One more question if you don’t mind me asking, if the car is off and not running, what exactly does putting it in the hot settings do?

[@d4a]

It opens a coolant circuit (pathway) that would otherwise remain closed and could cuse air to get trapped there and then circulate that large air bubble through the system causing all sorts of problems.

[@DiegoRodriguezAW11]

Please, where could i find a new radiator like that?

[@d4a]

I found it through a local radiator repair business that has some links in Netherlands. The owner of the business liked the AW11 so he made calls to Netherlands and found it. I doubt I would have ever found it otherwise.

[@DiegoRodriguezAW11]

@@d4a oh man glad you had the opportunity! is there any remote possibility i could buy another one from that shop?