RADIATOR Replacement Made EASY for 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ Owners!

[@Poweraddicts]

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[@kellygreene6572]

Excellent straight forward tutorial with out having to use F-bombs like the other guy... Thumbs up!

[@juniejerant6970]

Great video...quick, no unnecessary BS, just the facts! Saved me a bundle on the radiator replacement for my 2002 Wrangle Sport!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the video helped ya!!!

[@c.r.5106]

Thank you for posting this, you saved me a lot of time and money swapping the radiator in my 97 TJ myself.

[@Poweraddicts]

Sorry about the late reply. KZbin comments didn't alert me of you leave this comment. You are welcome! Glad the video helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!

[@MikeBrownOhio]

When I change radiators I usually change hoses and a new radiator cap...Sometimes the water pump too...Have a great day...

[@shepardsinsequence]

Catch ya around chuck. Your videos always serve as a my tutorial !

[@whitneylee7327]

Great video! I like trying to work on my Jeep when possible... very helpful and you made it easy for this ole gal! Thanks!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the videos help! Thanks for taking the time to leave a cool comment! Have a great day!

[@leesire]

Got to do this tonight on a 97 Wrangler Sport. After watching your clip, I'm pretty sure it will be an ez install. I saved up for an aluminum radiator and it's supposed to be an exact fit. Thank you for the great clip!!

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! Its an easy swap, just take you time. Thanks for dropping in. Have a great day!

[@leesire]

I think my bolts are 7/16 on the fan shroud and radiator. 97 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Where do you get a thumb rachett.

[@Poweraddicts]

Might be able to find the ratchet at harbor freight if you have one near you. If not, here is an Amazon link to s nice set: amzn.to/2KIWKVr . Good luck on the swap!!

[@geezee1579]

Watched your video and it helped making the task of changing out the Radiator much easier. I have a 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon that I bought new. The shroud bolts are 11mm or 7/16". There were only 4 10mm bolts holding the radiator to the body 2 on the top and 2 on the very bottom. I guess Jeep was trying to cut costs as there were only 4 of the black nuts that slid on the sheet metal to where the mounting holes are. I used a 1/4" drive socket and was able to access the top bolts between the brackets on the Radiator I did have to use an extension to get to the bottom bolts on the Driver's side. The only big problem that I had was when one of the shroud bolts dropped and did not fall on the ground. I finally found it but it was not easy I fund it on the Transmission housing.

[@ericmontalvo6262]

Man watched your video again and now radiator in!!Got the one you used and fits great. Belt in , radiator in shocks next many thanx Eric

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad it worked for you!! Also glad the video helped you! Good luck on the shocks! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment!! Have a great day!!

[@BrentCooper37]

Enjoyed the video. Installing a replacement aluminium radiator on my 2003 TJ next week. Thanks!!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you liked the video! Hope it helps! Good luck with the radiator swap! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!!

[@vinces.2862]

Hi Chuck, Just reviewed the radiator video. On the bolts for the shroud that cut their threads. Can't you run the bolts first before insert the radiator? Might make it easier. ....... So, where is the tee shirt, couldn't find it on website. I'd like one Large. let me know how much. Great videos .

[@Mrhumdinger73]

Great information nice job! I am going to change mine in my 2000 TJ today!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you like the video. Hope the swap went well. Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment. Have a great day!!

[@mellomike1962]

Great video. I'll be changing out the radiator in my '98 TJ soon. Probably get the Rock Auto radiator, too.

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you like the video. Hope it helps! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment. Have a great day!!

[@davegbp]

thank you for this video, I did my first and hopefully only radiator change, and it went very well thanks to this video...:)

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome and glad the video helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!

[@thedrunkenpaddler34]

What do you do for the hose ports that aren’t connected to the transmission?i also have a five speed and will not need to connect to those bottom hose ports. Do you need to plug them somehow? Thanks in advance!

[@JimmyHinton]

When I replaced my radiator for my 95 Jeep the metal clip for bolts broke off and I had to use nuts and bolts. It even did on the fan shroud too. When I did this I make sure the nuts it was lock nuts so they wouldn't back out. On the shroud is more like screws.

[@Poweraddicts]

Best nuts to use is the ones with the Nylon inserts. You dont have to tighten then super tight like you would with lock washers. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@SlumpdWiz]

thank you for the details.

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! Hope it helped1

[@garyking262]

Like the video that was the first thing I did on my Jeep but my radiator actually fell apart when I took it out

[@Poweraddicts]

His TJ would leak till the radiator was about half full. Luckily it never really ran hot. I need a new one in mine soon. It looks rough!

[@kevinnowak6762]

You didn’t plug the automatic transmission ports when you put the radiator in. It still had the red plastic plugs in place. You did have to replace the red plastic plugs, right?

[@Poweraddicts]

The red plugs are for the transmission cooling lines for an automatic. That Jeep is a manual 5 speed, it doesn't use those ports.

[@juliocvergara2280]

question I have same radiator do we need to put plugs in the bottom holes?

[@BDoutside1101]

All replacement radiators I can find come with the additional fittings for auto trans. I have manual trans. I’m worried that the little plastic plug won’t keep water from just shooting out those holes. What am I missing. I noticed that you left just the little plastic things that came in it. Please explain...

[@Poweraddicts]

Water doesn't go through the part that the little plugs stop up. So don't worry about it, just put the radiator for the auto trans in your good.

[@ivanscuderi6579]

Thanks for posting this question , i had the same issues.

[@tjjkrunner1232]

great tut...... can you make a vid on how to replace bump stops on a tj

[@Poweraddicts]

I have access to 2 TJs. Both of them, the bump stops are in fine shape.

[@tjjkrunner1232]

any tut would be great.... thanx

[@Poweraddicts]

You welcome! Thanks for checking out my channel!! Have a great day!

[@brandonchordas1851]

Still recommend the Rock Auto radiator after having it for awhile? If so, can you recommend a specific model? I noticed they have several options on their website. I’ve got a 99 TJ 2.5L, thanks!

[@Poweraddicts]

That is my buddy's Jeep. That radiator is still performing great, no issues at all. I checked the site, I don't remember exactly the part number radiator he ordered. But, from the price point I remember him paying it should be the CU2101. I also went one step farther and checked Amazon for that exact part number. It is available on Amazon and you will save about $8 going through Amazon because of the free shipping, plus Amazon is a bit faster on shipping as well. Here is the link: amzn.to/2Dngdfd . Hope this helps! Good luck!! Have a great day!

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Great video !

[@CliffBray1]

Well done!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Have a great day!!

[@brandonchordas1851]

Thank you!

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! Have a great day!

[@garyking262]

Let me know when the shirts are available and I'll pick up 1

[@Poweraddicts]

Sweet man .. thanks!

[@geezee1579]

I forgot to tell you that when I removed the radiator hoses I used a Vise Grips to squeeze the clamps together.

[@garyking262]

what causes my car to shake when I put my foot on the gas pedal and when I shifted into gear

[@Poweraddicts]

There are so many possibilities it would be practically impossible to diagnose without seeing it for myself. Could be sensor issues. Depending on what "kind of shake" meaning .. erratic engine performance or driveline wear (output shaft bearing .. u-joints .. etc.) .. each produces a different kind of shake.

[@GryzzliBear]

Was this a manual transmission??

[@Poweraddicts]

Yes it is. Thanks for checking out the video. Have a great day!!

[@JessicaKid16]

nothing about trying to put the transmission lines back on??? D:

[@Poweraddicts]

This Jeep is a 5-speed manual. It doesn't have transmission lines. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@floatz76]

Did you say the radiator is from Rock auto?

[@Poweraddicts]

Yep .. Turned out to be the least expensive option. All the auto parts store was $100+. I think my buddy told me that it was about ~$85 shipped. But dont hold me to that being that he ordered and had it shipped to his house.Its a well built radiator also.

[@floatz76]

Thanks for the help!

[@Poweraddicts]

Your welcome, glad to help! Have a great day!

[@aryd371]

link on radiator please

[@Poweraddicts]

Here ya go: amzn.to/3spo14Z