How to Replace Radiator on Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK and JKU with 3.8L V6

[@jeffrennaker7067]

I used your video a couple years ago, then my “Lifetime Warranty” reared its ugly head and I had the pleasure of doing it again, and once again your video was spot on. I’m not a mechanic by trade but this was a snap with your help. You’re awesome, thank you.

[@Grizzly_Khan]

Used this video a few weekends ago to swap my radiator after it developed a leak. Took a few hours, went pretty smoothly all things considered. Great video, very useful, very helpful.

[@brentboster7730]

Just helped a buddy swap out a radiator on his 07 wrangler, this video was a life saver, much appreciated

[@kyleherrold9269]

Really good video on removal but the hardest part for me was getting the radiator in WITH the 2nd radiator thing in front of it and the 2 hoses off the side. I needed that the most and that’s the only part of the video that you edited out.

[@jeeprubicon6650]

My jeep blew its radiator a few days ago. I've been hobbling along refilling it after every drive until my new radiator arrived. This video was awesome. Took me two hours because I checked it carefully and took my time. Thanks so much.

[@tjfultz3818]

Thanks for the video tutorial - really appreciated how clear you were about positions and removal/installation of the various screws, scrivets and connectors. Just did mine yesterday and it went very well. Quick notes: when putting the replacement into the engine bay, the AC condenser can be mounted to the radiator more easily using an 8mm socket with the radiator slightly closer to the engine (including the screw on the side near the horn), then moved into place as a combined unit. Also, a small amount of WD40 on the bottom clips of the grille seemed to make them seat more easily when reattaching it. Again, well done and I know that you saved me time and probably a few frustrations - THANK YOU!

[@alanborja5956]

Just completed the change out on my 2011 JK. Excellent tutorial!!!, followed to the tee, this would've caused me hundreds on labor alone.

[@wjv88]

This video probably saved me hundreds of dollars. I swapped out my radiator within an hour. Thank You 🤛🏼

[@805edog]

william villanueva an hour? Yeah right

[@danj532]

Just did my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara good thing I watched this video for the hidden screw up on the top. Took me two and a half hours. Thank you for this video it truly was a great help thank you.

[@robinsimmons2934]

You saved me with this video. 08 wrangler. My sister owned it before me and my dad put a new radiator in it...year later it was leaking. Got a new one under warranty and he said "figure it out" so I found your video and step by step fought my way through the process. Now I dont have to worry about dumbing coolant all over my axle and steering setup. Thanks a ton!

[@generackley2231]

My radiator decided to take a crap and I followed your instructions step by step....made it easy....thx for your help!

[@retirdjrhead]

Just finished a successful radiator swap on my 2010 JK! I watched your video and was totally prepared. The only change was popping the plastic buttons on the bottom of the radiator first from the bottom before it got wet! Great video. Thanks so much!

[@BobbyCannon]

Oh great idea, I'm going to do that before I drain the coolant!

[@josephlibby245]

Thank you Auto Rex. I just changed my Radiator in my 2011 Jeep Wrangler and I could not have done it without your video. I had my laptop in my garage you showing what all I needed to do. Thank you very much. It was a day and a half to finish and well worth the time🙂

[@chrissimmons480]

Dude you're a life saver. Excellent video man. Basic tools and anyone with any common sense can do this and save money. Big thumbs up bro

[@justinm.791]

Just had my Jeep in the shop for shock replacement (tools are packed away due to a recent move) and the shop found my radiator has a pin hole sized leak. They quoted $640 plus tax for an aftermarket radiator, new cap, new thermostat, coolant and labor. The labor alone is $250.... Based on what I see in this video I'm going to pull my tools from storage ASAP and do the radiator myself. The thermostat housing can't be very difficult either.....so I'll knock that out at the same time too.

[@lesski6461]

Just did my 08 Rubicon, took me about 3 hours. This was definitely the best video out there. Follow it step by step. An 8mm swivel head ratchet is a life saver.

[@bjjbrawler1]

Watched your video and ordered a new radiator for my '08 JKU.. you gave me the confidence I can do this myself! Thanks SO MUCH. Subscribed!

[@stantolsma9155]

Couldn't have done my condensor change out without this video ... thanks

[@bobbisp2029]

Local shop wanted to charge me $949.00 for this repair. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!

[@ronnietyner8458]

Got mine in today. Couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks so Much

[@looloo6322]

My wife's '07 Jeep just started leaking anti-freeze, I'll be doing this next weekend, thanks for the video.

[@jacoballemand5356]

Currently at work doing this exact jeep. You’re so clutch brother. Thank you

[@edwardfoster5153]

Great video Just pulled my radiator Honestly it took me a long time and not looking forward to getting it back in. Those 4 screws on the transmission condenser and the one on the manifold gave me heck. But your video was great. Without it I don’t think I would have tackled the swap. Thank you

[@ojc147]

Superb step by step video. Will be watching this again when my new radiator arrives. Thanks!

[@amberhumphreys4743]

Thank you so so much for this video! I installed my new radiator all by myself with the guidance of your video. Perfect steps! You are awesome!

[@seand4641]

Great video, you show where every bolt and tab was, Thank you it made it much easier. The bolt for the AC condenser by the horn was rough and I would have never seen it if you didn’t point it out.

[@FairlaneFox]

Somehow got roped into doing a radiator when i work in an alignment shop, thanks for the video man, very thurough without unnessesary stuff. Would never have thought id have to take the grill off. Good video man.

[@e46sg19]

thanks man boss told me i had until the end of the day to get the radiator out which was about 8 hours from then. got it out in an hour got it back in after lunch in about 30 min. very helpful thank you 🙏🏽

[@MichaelZach71]

I just replaced the radiator in my 2009 JKU. Thank you for the video, it was my goto resource for the job - the most thorough detail, which I needed. Those screws holding the condenser to the radiator were a PITA. Unbelievable! Aside from that, it was pretty straight forward. The only thing I would add (This is to all the people who have not done this yet) is when changing the radiation, you should change the thermostat as well. To do that, I had to remove the throttle body to get to the back screw. While the thermostat is simple to change on the JK, I noticed that my throttle body was gunked up, so I clean that while I was there. The jeep runs really smooth and silky - and no leaks! Thanks again and I wish I could like this 10 more times.

[@benb3684]

About to change mine in a 2009 JK. The new radiator you chose, how has it held up? Do you mind telling me where you bought yours? I am trying to replace mine without breaking the bank. Thank you sir.

[@brennenudager8063]

My dude, thanks so much for the excellent video. Took me a little longer than you, but got er done and my baby is back in business.

[@charlesflynn8884]

Thanks for a great video! I couldnt find one of the 8mm screws to get the radiator out. Spot on with your instructions.

[@joebiondo7063]

Thanks for the video, I watched it before I strted wrenching and your steps were perfect. I just replaced my daughters 2009 Unlimited X Radiator. Took about 2 hrs. Well done!

[@kevin-qc7zv]

Thank you for the upload. Just finished my jeep 🙏

[@chrisrondon8312]

I will be replacing radiator on my 2014 JKU .. this video makes the job a piece of cake. thanks

[@osmevi]

Great video friend, today I will replace this radiator for a customer and now I have all the info to do it, thanks!

[@anakinp7078]

Using this as a step by step for my 08 Wrangler! Super helpful and ended up buying that trim tool, loads easier!

[@davidwilliams6263]

Thank you very much for the step by step procedure, made a very complicated process into a very easy project. Again, Thanks!

[@alanvelasquez4100]

I just finished replacing my radiator with your video! Thanks you very much, it was the first time that I had ever done it and it all went exactly like you explained it. Thank you very much

[@nicknlcbuilders3405]

Very thorough and helpful. Thank you for taking the time!

[@cesarvega7297]

glad I saw this video first now to do my radiator! but first I will remove those 3 clips from the bottom of the fan shroud (don't want a coolant shower) and I think it would make it easier. if I did that first. thanks for the great video!

[@retirdjrhead]

That's what I did!

[@byronquinley1400]

Solid vid. Enjoy a comment. Did my JKU Sahara and this was spot on. Great recommendation to pick up the body tool. Very helpful!

[@freebehindbars8654]

Very well done! No extra, just what’s necessary.

[@mikechambers6871]

Thanks brother. Just wrapped it up in about an hour 🤪🙃 Now onto clutch 🤗

[@raymilliard3221]

Great video! I used it step by step. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@FrankENotASimp]

The most helpful video I have ever seen. Thank you simple enough but thanks.

[@butchdavido8307]

Awesome I have a 2011 jeep Sahara and my radiator busted in it so this video is gonna help me thanks so much for uploading it 🤌🏻

[@Mad-A]

Just did this... Kicked my ass. Definitely get one of those interior tools

[@lukeh742]

Thank you man everything is the same on the 2010 as well. Great video!

[@SACTOWNOG]

no joke, today I changed the radiator in a 2007 Jeep unlimited with a 3.8L V6 and did it all while following your steps to change the radiator made it easy and quick. made some money doing it for a friend and all while checking on things that may have been missed through the process. Thank you man, I appreciate the effort you put into make the video and I just want you to know it helped a lot.

[@queeniebee4846]

Ok so, this guy rocks!!! I literally just did my Rad all in this tutorial!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you so much for this video ☺️😁☺️😁☺️😁

[@annasamayoa4723]

Thanks a lot I just replace my radiator on my 09 wrangler after I watch your video very helpful thanks 💯👍🏼

[@SpartanProWashOwner]

Great video sir! Only difference between your video and me doing it was the several hundred four letter words that I added haha.

[@TheLarrymoss]

Amazing video. Watched it once and replaced my radiator in about an hour. Would have been less if I only had smaller hands. :) The going labor rate here is about $125 p/hr and is listed as up to a 4 hour job so saved me $500

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

My 15 only has 23 k on it but I'm facing this project shortly this video is going to be my guide ìm also doing the serpentine belt and thermostat while everything's out

[@fundsrlowscumbino9746]

for the condenser screws i used an 8mm swivel ratchet wrench. it worked like a charm

[@natherrera5490]

Thank you so much for the video just ordered mine.

[@johncoombs2973]

If you don't have a small enough ratchet to get to the bolt by the horn, you can take the headlight out and reach it with an extension. Makes it way easier.

[@jimdionne6602]

Man your video was actually extremely helpful unlike others I've watched for different issues. I'd gotten up to 8mm by horn on my own and saw it because you are fucking great. Just waiting on new radiator more daylight and time off work. Thank you thank you THANK YOU

[@qixidojo4176]

Awesome!! Very well done, enjoyed your commentary and step by step instructions. Thank you for making this video saved me lots of money doing it myself.

[@cloudtentoo49]

very good JK radiator replacement video. Very helpful. Nice job.

[@sharpridgehomestead]

here is a tip that will save you a lot of time, those pegs where the condenser screws go on the new radiator, self tap them before installing the radiator then use some of the yellow 3m weatherstrip glue to line the side shrouds up with the tiny holes and hold it in place ... makes it way easier if you have to install them and have fat fingers that can barely get between the radiator support and condenser.

[@pearldrummer129]

Just did the replacement today. Thanks a lot! Greetings from Mexico!

[@JessicaLloyd-e2v]

You just saved me so much money!! Thanks

[@lilblackford32]

This helped me a lot and saved me about $400. Thanks!

[@jesusalvarez-alvaez6352]

This video was so helpful I thought about to taking my jeep to a mechanic shop, but after watching this I did it by my self and saved a few hundreds. 👍👍

[@abfcllc]

Great video, I replaced my radiator this past weekend...everything work as you said!!

[@chriskane1900]

Thank you I just had to replace the radiator on my 2011 jeep sahara unlimited. And now it's squealing loud when stopped at red lights and driving under 60 mph. When the changed it out they spilled coolant on the belt cleaned it with water used wax wiped with cloth and still no change. They then said the barring in the belt tensioner so the replaced that and the belt and still has that same loud squealing.

[@Behind_the_Lens_Photo]

great video my radiator just went what size boxed wrench 8mm? 10mm?

[@janelchamberlain1145]

Great video! To the point and not all the extras. Watched it before I swapped the radiator in my '16 Rubicon and only a couple small differences. Except for the ^#%)! screws for holding the condenser to the radiator - it was a breeze. Thanks again :-)

[@eugenenelson9559]

Excellent video 👍🏾

[@luisascencio6678]

I just did it, thanks to you man,it took me 5 hours but since I'm not working I saved some money, thanks again...

[@bradyhunter3762]

Awesome video man!! Thank you!!

[@1985calabaza]

Great video, thanks for this helped a lot!

[@johnarcher7259]

Very good detail!!!

[@walbertjenkinson]

Why does no one believes in swivels 😂 I'm watching this just picturing all the Jeep radiators I've done and I want to lend this man a swivel socket set.

[@MattSieber]

Thanks for the vid. I will be doing it this weekend.

[@jeepmikey1975]

This video saved my ass. Thank you.

[@normmak2493]

Just followed your video step by step as I changed my radiator awesome video...only thing is my check engine light is on now any idea to what I may have done wrong or is this normal

[@AutoRex101]

Something is probably unplugged. You can get it scanned for free at most auto parts stores to find out what the code is.

[@normmak2493]

@@AutoRex101 yeah I sorted it mate thank you for the reply I appreciate it

[@MarcyUlloa]

Thanks for the information

[@srsurfin77]

You mention torquing the screws down. What lbs are you torquing them to?

[@mhilde7744]

Thanks for the post! You're the best!

[@louiesamaras6017]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@danj532]

Great video! Thanks

[@jonathanland713]

Awesome brother thanks

[@joeycruz1698]

thank you..good video, definitely made the job easier for me.

[@ericzeigler8669]

How did the grille get back on after you took it off? You took it off to remove the radiator, but then it was back on when you took the old radiator out.

[@ponsholm]

Great video, and I will do the same. My ‘08 JKU just developed that crack in the plastic seam. Now I’m carrying coolant until radiator arrives. I also purchased new hoses and a thermostat. Quick question on the last piece of filling it up. I just fill it up, then leave the cap off and wait for engine to get hot, then keep refilling until full? Are there any actual times here or a guide somewhere on how to get rid of all the air? How much does it take?

[@jonathanmayberrydesigns]

love the dishwashing gloves! gotta protect those hands! wouldnt want anyone to confuse u with a man or anything..

[@fotostephen]

your video was helpful. thank you

[@travispaul8734]

Great video, really helped me to install a new radiator! I ended up not installing the drivers side bottom AC Condenser screw after spending about 20 minutes trying to get it in. What's the worse that can happen? I tightened 4 of the 5 screws down!

[@AutoRex101]

+Travis Wooten Hard to say. It could develop a crack from vibrations, but that would likely be a long way off.

[@miguelfloriano9039]

great video ! wow. thank you How long does it take to install like 4 hours ?

[@richardroemer8226]

Thanks for a very thorough and informative video. Really appreciate it. I have a 2008 Wrangler and was considering replacing water pump. What is the normal service life for the pump? Do you have any videos for this replacement? My Jeep has 125K miles. I will be sending it with my daughter to college and would like to make all preventative maintenance I can. Any other suggestions?

[@Legion8511]

Awesome step by step video. Super simple explanation and easy to follow.

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thanks, I have to do one tomorrow.

[@jerzy56]

great job , 3 hour job ? thank you

[@danygarage8805]

Is the trans cooleer in betweeen ?

[@BanjoRomo]

Thanks

[@takingu2skoo462]

Well time to wait to see when my radiator cracks I know I put a couple screws cockeyed

[@brett6328]

5:27 Might as well do this at the beginning from underneath before you have coolant everywhere.

[@daxdiaz4142]

Thank you for your video. Liked and subscribed now.

[@WBOS72]

Excellent video - thank you. How long did this take?