Jeep Radiator Replacement - HOW TO

[@scottthrelkeld2075]

DISCONNECTED PS HOSES AT PUMP AND COOLER ,PLUGGED HOSES WITH SPARE BOLTS AND RUBBER CAPS ,TRANS LINES ALSO , SAVES A MESS! GOOD VIDEO SAVED ME SOME TIME, THANKS !!!

[@nallenrip]

I always come back to this video when I'm about to do a big repair job. Replaced both cylinder heads 1year ago. Now i have a bad oil pump dang jeeps

[@maxdout7229]

This video was actually super helpful. My first radiator replacement. I had zero issues. Uninstall and re-install in less than two hours. Well done.

[@PeteK-01]

Excellent video. Got my radiator out in record time. I do have to tell you that there's one more bolt!! My power steering cooler lines were bolted to the radiator! That was my only hang up. It's an 8mm bolt thru a rubber coated metal strap! Now of course the lower thermostat bolt snapped and I'm dealing with that headache 🤦🏼‍♂️ but thanks for the video it was very helpful!!

[@norcal8718]

Awesome video. I am a mechanic also, 13 years at the local Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep dealership. You pretty much covered everything in a nutshell, I like your style good job 👍🏻

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks bud! I is always an honor to get a nod from a professional

[@soundboydesign1373]

Canada here, 2000 wj...did it today...pinky sized hole in bottom end from being in woods...keep turning that wrench...one love ❤

[@JRMSpeed]

Thanks brother! Have an 02 GC LTD 4.7L and pretty much everything has gone out on her. I've used many KZbin vids to do repairs without problems. I WISH I watched your video 1st before doing this radiator job! I watched a couple other radiator removal videos first instead, which left A LOT of steps out, and ended up fighting with mine for THE most MISERABLE 6 hours ever AND STILL NOT DONE! I got so discouraged and contemplated giving in and having her towed to a shop. Your sequence and step by step is FANTASTIC! Gonna finish her up tomorrow. Thanks again man! 👍

[@DEInTheGarage]

Wow, glad to hear you found the video helpful! Good luck finishing the job!

[@johnball6050]

I've done two of these now (and the job sucks)... both on different 2004 4.7l Grand Cherokees. In dealing with the hydraulic cooling fan 3 lines; I found it easier to loose the fitting on the 1) power-steering pump and for the other one on the power 2) steering box. That leaves only the spring clip hose on the 3) bottom of the hydraulic pump. I did blow off the seat point and shot a drip or two of PB on the threads several minutes before trying to break them loose. No issues getting them free and one of my WJ's is from N. Dakota and the other Wyoming, so not exactly grime free. As most of the videos say.... just be patient and don't get mad. All that will do is cost you money when you break something. Hope this strategy helps someone.

[@jw11432]

Glad to see that this process doesn't require disconnecting AC lines. I wanted to avoid that at all costs and I refused to believe it couldn't be avoided. I've been going over my WJ, getting heads rebuilt (new seats included), new water pump, oil pump, motor mounts and every gasket I encounter and I was hoping I would be able to relatively easily do the radiator at another time down the road if it wasn't too crazy, and I'll be going with those 2-row all aluminum rads when I do, in addition to an electric fan conversion and rid myself the misery of the hydraulic setup. Thanks for posting and I'm with you on your style; concise instructions and no extraneous BS, that is much appreciated brother.

[@Lowrider2905]

You are my hero!!! Just sit at home, checked your video and know, that I do NOT to have my whole front removed for the radiator change. Thanks man!!

[@alwayshopeforaddicts3894]

I’m a Chrysler Jeep technician and this video helped me immensely. Good looking out brother! 👊

[@Lowrider2905]

Sooo, did my radiator few hours ago. Your video helped A LOT! Came out pretty easy.

[@jonstaff7165]

Done 3 of these radiators. ALL of them removing the entire front clip. Never again. THANK YOU!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yes, this is far less work. Hope this helps for next time!

[@MrLeavemikealone]

You saved my butt on this video! Other than the airbox chute; you covered everything and was able to get it done in a few hours. Thank you and subscribed.

[@Mavalon244]

Appreciate the note to have the hydraulic fan to remain near upright like the mounting position as to not damage the unit. Every video i've seen thus far lay these suckers horizontal. Thank you for this tip

[@isaaclawson3126]

Dude you sir are a lifesaver... Love my Jeep but still learning how to keep it running...250,000 coming up... Thanks man

[@DEInTheGarage]

Glad to be helpful! Sounds like you have a hell of a survivor on your hands!

[@isaaclawson3126]

@@DEInTheGarage it's a beast... Chasing down the death wobble and it's turning out to be four out of the five areas failing together. Replaced the stabilizer, front shocks, sway bar links, next it's the tie rods upper and lower and both O2 sensors need cleaned or replaced... So far, easy stuff.

[@tracyelliott2160]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for uploading this video. May have been a "quick" video for you. But, of all the ones I watched I still couldn't figure it out until I came across yours. I was able to follow every step with ease. So thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

[@koryk6152]

Very informative best one of all that I had seen keep up the great work

[@scottyeates9172]

Very helpful. Done this before, a long time ago, but I forgot the clips on the bottom of the radiator that the air conditioning radiator is connected to. Thanks man!

[@Miohunter444]

Great video Doug, doing this to my 2000 soon.

[@musclefreak6495]

This guy is the MAN!!! I will be doing this on my Jeep soon and this video will come in very handy. Thank you sir and God bless! :)

[@yyz2go2112]

Much Respect!! Extreme appreciation for your methodology. You have saved a lot of us money, time & aggravation. Sure do enjoy Not watching every friggin thread of every friggin fitting and/or bolt being twisted on or off.

[@ProjectDanH]

Holy crap dude... Those Rads are a nightmare! Clever omission of your IG rage out 🤣. God bless all you WJ 4.7 owners..

[@DEInTheGarage]

HAHAH... Yea man, If i posted the audio from the removal I would be demonetized and banned in about 3 seconds... I should have waited for an extra pair of hands. haha. Made me miss my 4.0 and electric fan REALLY bad

[@ProjectDanH]

@@DEInTheGarage LOL... I was praising the 4.0 the whole time!

[@chewbakka0911]

You have no idea. I replaced mine last year about this time. It only took me about 6 hours... I didn't remove any of the hydro fan lines though and I regretted it. I wiggled it out from between the fan and the ac condenser. It was a PITA!

[@JRMSpeed]

The radiator job on my 02 GC LTD 4.7L has got to be the worst project I've ever done on her. A miserable 6 hours in so far and still not done! I wish I watched this video first. Would've save me 4 hours!

[@darrena.247]

Personally, I think this video is GREAT.!! Thank You for all your hard work and great explanations. And, like you said, the short version. Good Day.

[@geneusmind3192]

Great vid. Helped me complete my first radiator uninstall/ install ever. Preciate ya!

[@thetheDMT]

well done, like your style, concise

[@chrisburnett8260]

Awesome video and instructions. Great tips as well!

[@stephendee7839]

Outstanding video description. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@DanielSantos-qf3cx]

Best video I've seen! Thanks for the hard work

[@scottradke5349]

Hey Special thanks to this video. I had to change my Radiator today . This video saved me alot of time .thanks again for your Channel. MY 2000 Has a mechanical and electric fan.

[@Miohunter444]

Me too, did you have to remove the mechanical fan also right?

[@tvstar650]

Keep it up. Love watching y’all.

[@Eshmernal]

Thanks for making such awesome vids man! Just used this video to do my own install on my 04 4.7 wj🤘

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is awesome! Glad it helped!

[@Jarhead6154]

Sweet New Vid! I actually gotta do a Heater Core replacement. Not looking forward to that! Thanks for the Vid dude!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Woof... good luck with that. not a fun job

[@wildbill23c]

I think that's one thing I'll let a shop do, I'd end up getting pissed off, throw tools and the job would never get done LOL. Why couldn't it be so easy like my Ford Bronco 2, that thing can be changed out in about 15-20 minutes LOL.

[@matthewtoddsr.6743]

I found it easier to remove the air box and snap out the grill remove the p/s lines at the gear box pulled the whole unit in 45 minutes reversed back together and rolling in 2 hours

[@drivemecrazyk8897]

Mine is a 99 and the grill is part of the front bumper, you can’t get it out without taking the whole bumper off.

[@matthewtoddsr.6743]

drivemecrazy k that sucks I don’t know why they have to reengineer everything

[@jessemtz8626]

Thank you for your video very helpful. I changed my old radiator out. But still have overheating issue. How can I trouble shot my hydrulic fan whish seem to be running on slow setting???

[@jcstevegigs]

Do you use Teflon tape when reinstalling the trans cooler lines and power steering lines on fan? Thanks for the video!

[@fiteboss]

Nice video. Just a couple of observations. If you buy a Denso radiator vs. a no-name, it will come with the M6 nut clips installed. Price is pretty close to the no-names and way cheaper than OEM. Surprising since Denso is an OEM provider. Instead of tape to mark hoses and tubes, use colored zip ties. They don't fall off when they get oily.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Great video looks like a lot of wrestling and tight spaces.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea dude... made me miss my 4.0 and e-fan

[@jamesadkins5786]

I just bought a replacement radiator from autozone and it did come with new retaining clips just had to reuse the rubber feet and the rubber grommets for the bolts but my 2000 jeep grand cherokee with the 4 .7 has a clutch fan and an electric fan

[@IcTracers420]

Great job on the video just finishing up my radiator swap and I use every every step that you had in the video and it was a flawless install and I can't thank you enough. My only question is now that I have everything back together, What's the proper way of adding the coolant and power steering fluid

[@DEInTheGarage]

So happy to hear you found this method successful. The power steering is straight forward. Make sure you turn your wheels back and forth and get the fan running to purge all the air. Make sure after it purges you add be to the fill line and check for a few days. I have a bunch of videos on adding the coolant.. a whole playlist on 4.7 cooling stuff actually. It can be a bit tricky. If you are new to the 4.7 I suggest you poke around the videos there, but definitely watch “how to bleed a radiator” as the 4.7 is unique kzbin.info/aero/PLqf45HdWbhsfYmq7YlURKHAux3AIQojlJ

[@cbonz7734]

Did you remove the bleeder plug on top of the thermostat housing when refilling coolant?

[@Miohunter444]

Always!!

[@stevendomenech7405]

EXCELLENT Video.

[@TOO_RAW]

Sitting here doing this now watching you so the same but 1 year ago

[@andrewbeaudry5414]

Not that I'm lazy, but I'm going to try some of that Stop Leak stuff 1st.

[@user-dx9vd8fg7u]

That stuff will never fully get out of your engine! Don’t do it!

[@jeffsmith1985]

Dont.just fucking dont

[@AndreiDRoman]

That shit will clog your heater core

[@Emanuel-xk2qz]

It will clog and lead to overheating

[@ianwilliams871]

I tried stop leak and black pepper and it worked for abt 2 days and then back to leaking so junkyard radiator for 65 bucks is what I did

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

"This is the harder version."- Famous last comments made to a wife.

[@grandtheftdaddittv5418]

I ended up replacing all those o rings and basically every single rubber hose associated with the power steering and transmission lines. Great thing about working on the WJ is you always find more things to do 🤷🏽

[@poundermonster]

Great video! How tight should I do the lines (power steering,trans lines, etc) when putting back?

[@icu469]

I replaced the radiator on my 2000 Jeep grand cheorkee 4.7l. Not an ez job. Took 4 hrs with a friends help. I had to take the fan and 4 bolts that hold the fan on, off to get the radiator off. Dont know why but my fan shroud and fan are different. I have one large metal clutch fan and one smaller electric fan for a/c I believe. Now I need to replace just the clutch fan. I was hoping this video would help but no mention of clutch fan.

[@datareta]

Well done video

[@jimlimon2986]

Thanks for the video, unfortunately my power steering cooler lines where clamped down with a bolt,on radiator drivers side, had to remove the power steering cooler with radiator, i couldn't for the life of me, figure how to get that clamp bolt out.

[@romeoortegaiii2299]

Best video on this procedure I have watched. Where was the old radiator leaking ? Mine is right at the neck of the top radiator hose connection. Small hairline fissure. I scored a new radiator from rockauto.com Good looking unit $116.52 to the house. I mixed gel superglue and baking soda to slow down the leak. Rain is in the forecast for Saturday, which will add to the fun. No biggie, paracord and tarps. Thanks for the video.

[@romeoortegaiii2299]

Good tips on the O-rings too !

[@DL-by8el]

I just came in from trying to do mine, I need to remove my grill as I dont have extensions. It felt like I was going to break it getting it off. Much better than any of the other videos. My coolant was pretty green could have probably used a flush. I meant to by a serpentine belt to do it at the same time. I'll see if I can go back out after warming up. May do a flush before filling it. Do you ever use those coolant cleaners?

[@toku58]

how do you get the air out or the hydraulic fan and the power steering due to fluid loss?

[@D.L.Stewart]

Great tutorial (utilizing for my 2004 WJ) ....however switching out the radiator came to a halt! I can't get the 2 bolts on the underside of the fan (21/18) to budge. I've been treating the bolts (WD40 then PB Blaster) along with a hammer/wrench - no go! Any suggestion??

[@ajdrew252]

I had this same issue today only with the 20mm line. Mine was 20 not 21 for some reason. Got it loose with an open-ended 20mm wrench and a pipe from my jack that barely fit over the wrench to use as a breaker bar.

[@cletuss57]

Thanks for the quick and informative video!! Not as bad of wrestling and contortionist moves as changing the transmission on the 4.7L at least! (My remanufactured tranny warranty mandates a simultaneous tranny cooler replacement.) This looks like a cakewalk by comparison.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job installing that radiator Doug.Where did you get your replacement radiator from?

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is a CarQuest replacement from Advance Auto. Cheapest option available. I have used CarQuest rads in 4.0's before with no issue, so i went for it

[@bertsch31]

were the o-rings the same size on both the big fitting and smaller fitting where they screw into the fan? im going to tackle this on friday and would like to get both o-rings ahead of time. thanks for the video!

[@Miohunter444]

Good video Doug, it looks like I'm gonna have to do mine. Did you have to do anything with the mechanical fan or just leave it. Mine has both, I think yours does too.

[@charlesgrimm7382]

Did a rebuild and and on the final hurdle...the high pressure steering to fan hose. Installed an aftermarket crown automotive 5019708ad part number. The high pressure inlet hose line blew right off the fitting at the fan side. Any suggestions or just a bad hose? That lock washer that secures the fitting came off too.

[@matthewtoddsr.6743]

Also got to the transmission lines with a wrench on the vehicle no problem

[@DEInTheGarage]

Interesting.. I hope to never have to do it again (LOL, i know I will), but if I do I will have to try that method. Thanks!

[@dylanharper9476]

What happens if i get the coolant lines backwards like you said not to do. I forgot to mark them . I took mine for a ride and it runs fine? I guess I just guessed right

[@DEInTheGarage]

Potentially you could have flow issues. You will know pretty quickly. If the trans is acting funny, that is your culprit. If yours is driving fine, it sounds like you get them correct

[@kellytrosper2020]

thank you!

[@sheepnomore7876]

Does this video include the thermostat as well

[@staticjordan42374]

Any clue what would cause heat to flow in the top vents in front and blow cold in the rear feet but will blow some warm air on rear feet when I put it in auto? I can’t find anything online beside the regular dual blend door replacement which I don’t have any codes coming up for on my system?

[@DEInTheGarage]

That does sound like a blend door issue. I am not sure a blend door would throw any codes as it is considered a non essential system. The blend doors are notorious on WJs for failing in weird ways

[@susu-mi7kx]

hey, as i try and take off the cooling line with the 7/8 the bottom unscrewed also... dont have a vice grip to remove. when i try while on the nut keeps turning. I don t want to remove it from the new radiator and put the old entire piece on...any suggestions.. a girl here I am sooo close to being done.

[@MsBrumak]

i need to replace hydraulic fan, do i necessary to take out radiator ??

[@JustinD93]

Fantastic video dude, my 2000 4.7 needs a new radiator I'm dreading it after how much of a faff it looks 😱 how long did it take you a full day Job?

[@JoePublic717]

Great video! Thanks

[@DL-by8el]

I can't get the two transmission hoses off or the large radiator hose at the bottom. I have an in line six. Went and bout a serpentine belt and the two large hoses but this is harder than it needs to be. Ugh

[@mshane86]

I laid the fan horizontal for about 5 minutes, can I tell if I messed it up before I reinstall it?

[@Unsainted1974]

Great video. I'm waiting on my radiator to be shipped. How long did the total install take?

[@DEInTheGarage]

2-3 hours total.

[@davidtanner1924]

On my girlfriend’s that I was working on there is a big skid plate on the bottom and if yours has it, it is soooo much easier to just take it off

[@strictlyxjs8750]

Doug how do you like those gree. Screwdrivers with the striking cap. I saq some at harbor frieght the other day and i thought about getting them.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Those are the harbor freight ones. they are definitely cheap as hell (that is why i bought them) and I have to sand down the handles in places where they were case poorly and had sharp plastic flashing still on them, but I beat the hell out of them (again, i bought them for that purpose to be cheap and disposable) and they have lasted year. I think the set of 8 was probably $10 so it was totally worth it

[@fathdboy2000]

two questions... What was wrong with the bad radiator and where did you get your new radiator??? Radiator is discontinued from Chrysler...

[@DEInTheGarage]

Mine had a crack in the blastocyst which I was unable to fix. I got mine off rockauto.com

[@jgcruisers]

This all. But got stock on the 2 lines on the right side. They have some kind of metal ring around it. I think i. Just going to cut it off

[@jakebeedle450]

Well done!

[@DennisQuintanilla]

Did you have to recharge the ac or burp the cooling system?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yes, we have a video on how to bleed a 4.7 radiator. It is different than most kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2rd3V6n8iHq5Y

[@DennisQuintanilla]

Thanks!

[@yz250chick]

Where did you find the new radiator? My 2002 4.7 radiator (mine has a hydraulic fan) is discontinued so say the dealer. The rad my local auto parts store sold me won't fit. The rad that Napa has on the shelf won't fit either. The radiator place won't repair my existing radiator. WTF? Why am I having a hard time finding a radiator that will fit?? Here I sit with everything out of my Jeep and I can't put it back together!! Any part numbers you guys are willing to share would be a great help. I can't figure out what I'm missing!! Thanks!

[@jcstevegigs]

What did you end up doing - why wouldn't the new rad fit your jeep? Where did you end up buying from? Thanks!

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

"Let's get into it." - Ha! Too easy.

[@aaroncooke2493]

my 2000 4.7 has the mech and E fan....apparently, it has the tow package

[@icu469]

what year jeep is that ?

[@theglitch_713]

I have a question... To replace the ac condenser will i have to do the same process?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Kind of, but the radiator does HAVE to come out. you can usually sneak the condenser out with it unhooked

[@theglitch_713]

@@DEInTheGarage thanks for the reply I thought about getting it out the other day but i wanter to make sure with someone like you that has some kind of experience. All i need is to purchase the the line disconnecter to get it off. I'll be trying it the weekend boss. Again thanks for the reply.

[@bsteiny99]

Where do the power steering cooler lines go?

[@DEInTheGarage]

They make a circuit between the PS pump, PS cooler, and radiator fan

[@susu-mi7kx]

2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo in line 6

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

I’m gonna try it! 😂

[@idahospyder1620]

Well, let's hope that stop leak works!

[@idahospyder1620]

Thanks so much for your video. I took this project on this weekend. The stop leak didn't work... I'm a 60 year old non mechanic but never one to back down. I managed to get everything done by myself only because of you. Thanks again.

[@jorarr5174]

Mine has and fan and an electric fan doni have to remove the engine fan

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

Did your overlay say "she's hood and that why there is a gap there?" That's mean.

[@DEInTheGarage]

lol.... savage

[@JF32304]

I've had multiple 04 4.7 WJ's and not one had an electric fan, always had the STUPID hydraulic one.

[@TheBassking15]

Ever thing if doing a fan swap

[@DEInTheGarage]

You better believe it! I want to go to a 2004 4.7 Electric fan for sure

[@TheBassking15]

@@DEInTheGarage nice, looking forward to a video on that. I've read that people use the 4.0 P/S pump when they do the swap. I've thought about it for awhile on our 4.7 just worried the electric fan won't be able to keep it cool enough out on the trails

[@DEInTheGarage]

Certainly a reasonable concern. I suppose you could put a pusher fan on the other side of the radiator on a switch to use in an emergency

[@chewbakka0911]

You should do a video on how to bleed the 4.7 cooling system. The 4.7 has a specific way to burp the system.

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is a good idea for a video.

[@icu469]

I replaced my radiator on WJ 4.7L and did not bleed it. Bleed screw would not come off. I had no problem. Just completey fill the radiator till coolant comes out. If there is air in there it should come out the top.

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

petcock.....isn't that a small rooster on an energy drink?

[@DEInTheGarage]

As i was editing this I realized just how many times i said the word "petcock" and realized I was making it too easy for ya. haha

[@ProjectDanH]

Another Frank original 😂

[@garymeredith2441]

It's simple folks you can either do it the easy way like what he says here or you do it the way a dealership mechanic like myself will do and we take apart the entire front fascia and everything around that area and you do not damage anything yes it does take longer but if you value your jeep like I do mine ( 1999 limited ) you will do the job correctly by taking your time and taking everything apart as a Chrysler mechanic would do it at a dealership .

[@josephclemons4308]

I changed one i will never do another one a pain in the royal ass

[@brucegibson818]

👍

[@leonardbishop9274]

One thing the powersteering cooler is on the right and the trans cooler is on left in front of the radiator. The line runs from the brass fitting overbthe left of upper radiator and attaches to bottom of trans cooler.99 wj 4.7 radiator ain't comming out unless that line is taken off

[@purplepodcast2674]

Well if your trans fluid starts leaking it’s cause you took your pliers to a rubber hose 😂

[@nevets68]

I heard that as "blue tape ho's." ;)

[@DEInTheGarage]

Lol.. that is another very different video ;-)

[@mrgrierson1278]

I had to stop watching when he decided not to remove the grill, it's only 2 bolts and it makes this job much easier...remove the grill people!

[@webgooniedotcom]

You didn't even show how you put it back in.