Thanks for the video it was very informative.....I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra and my radiator is leaking in the same place. I love this car I bought it new in 1994 and it is the best car I have ever owned. Very easy to work on and parts are cheap and gas mileage is out of the roof. I have people to this day that want to buy it but sorry it's not for sale. Thanks again for the video it will help a lot
I did a motor swap on mine. motor runs great but now im having a over heating problem changed out the thermostat and still getting hot. So now im changing out the radiator bought a new one at "O" Reilly's hopefully this helps and fixes the problem. Thanks for the video i will do this on the weekend.
Currently waiting for a tow truck to haul my Sentra home. Buying the radiator tomorrow and replacing it, thanks for the video! I will let you know how it goes.
Had an issue with the park I bought at the auto part store the bolts didn’t line up with the fam and it was the correct piece. Had to go to a different one and return the defective one. Luckily everything fit and she’s running again.
This was very informative. I tried the ebay link for the radiator mount but it doesn't work. Can you provide the link again please? Also, what O2 sensor do you use?
Question: at about 5:00 into the video, when you removed the transmission fluid hose at the bottom, how much transmission fluid did you lose? Is there still transmission fluid in the radiator? Did you have to add transmission fluid back after the job was completed due to fluid loss? If so, how much? Thank you for your help!
Not sure how simular your engine is to mine, I have the 2.5L but mine has 2 thermostats. So if it is still over heating, you might wanna take a look. 1 is on the upper hose and the second is a behind the block where the lower hose goes in to the engine.
How many litres did you use to fill up the radiator and overflow tank? I've got a radiator in my Sunny and it's spraying coolant everywhere, got a new one on the way
LOL....yeah...I found you lookin for "How to remove 2004 NIssan sentra Relay/Fuse Box....because of this exact same issue. I can't get my darn radiator out because of that Relay Box and can't figure how to Remove it without breaking something.....FRUSTRATING! Anyone got any ideas on how to remove that Relay box?
Really? What was the issue you encountered specifically? As far as I know you just need to disconnect the hoses to the radiator. It has to be the same generation of Sentra thou.
If you are referring to the end of the video where I had my radiator cap on with the engine running, at that time I've already completed the air bleeding procedure. The engine should start regardless. If it doesn't start than there must be other problems with the engine.
Is it normal for the radatior to be "loose?" Like if you see the two black brackets that you had to pivot out of the way, you see those two prong things coming up from the radiator but the don't go into anything. Is there supposed to be something there? My Sentra is the same way.
@@RoadeoCowboy No it is not normal. Your upper radiator mounts are what caused the failure. The radiator should be held in firmly to prevent thrashing it back and forth, which is what causes that crimped seal to start leaking. They sell those rubber bushings in pairs for like 5 bucks. Replace them or you will find the new radiator starts leaking. Over time they deteriorate and fail, they should be soft, yours will likely crumble on removal. I just replaced a radiator on my girls sentra because of this... last guy to own it before she bought it didn't replace them.
The radiator rides on the Rubber Bushings in the bottom and top. It keeps it from being subject to stress and isolates the radiator so there are no stress fractures due to un-necessary engine vibration. It's Floating on those 4 bushings essentially - two top and two bottom.
You gotta push in hard on the side towards the engine...if you look closely you will see the clips that hold them in, I took a Small Flat head to do that, and another small flat head to pry Upwards...and they pop right out.
You can even get more then that , I had a ford areostar that I got 550 k miles when the guy from the junk yard came said if I can drive it up onto the trailor he would give me a extra 500 bucks so I sold it to him for 1500
Wish there was a good all aluminum one for the sentra, but the one I got had all the mounting points off by a mile, save yourself the head ache and just buy the oem looking one with the plastic tanks...
@@RoadeoCowboy No major issues to speak about so far. Had the transmission serviced twice. Once at 100k and then again at 265k. Still has the original spark plugs/coils, a/c compressor and alternator. Tbh, I've been pretty negligent with oil changes.
So I ordered an orig OEM Denso Rad off of Amazon for $68 and a $5 motorad Lever Cap - minus $ 33.33 avail points I had on my Amazon Credit card total purch was like $ 48 and some change - why anyone would buy non OEM parts off of eBay is beyond me - always go OEM even if your paying a few bucks more - you'll never regret it. eBay is pretty sketchy.
You didn't fix the problem that caused the failure! Your upper radiator mounts are shot and the radiator is just bashing back and forth as you drive. They cost like 5 bucks to replace. I know this is 5 years late LOL
Your video really helped me to replace radiator on my Sentra 2006 👍🏼
Gabino Cruz glad I was able to help.
Omg this is exactly what happened to mine o my way back from Arizona! By luck made it to a Home Depot for jb weld. I'm waiting for mine to come in.
Thanks for the video it was very informative.....I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra and my radiator is leaking in the same place. I love this car I bought it new in 1994 and it is the best car I have ever owned. Very easy to work on and parts are cheap and gas mileage is out of the roof. I have people to this day that want to buy it but sorry it's not for sale. Thanks again for the video it will help a lot
Will do this for my Sentra this weekend
No lie this video came in super handy. Thank you very much 💯
Perfect, glad to hear it. How old is your sentra now?
I did a motor swap on mine. motor runs great but now im having a over heating problem changed out the thermostat and still getting hot. So now im changing out the radiator bought a new one at "O" Reilly's hopefully this helps and fixes the problem. Thanks for the video i will do this on the weekend.
Currently waiting for a tow truck to haul my Sentra home. Buying the radiator tomorrow and replacing it, thanks for the video! I will let you know how it goes.
Thermostat Failure?
Hair line crack on the top of the radiator in the same spot you had the sealer on. Didn’t notice it until steam was coming out.
Had an issue with the park I bought at the auto part store the bolts didn’t line up with the fam and it was the correct piece. Had to go to a different one and return the defective one. Luckily everything fit and she’s running again.
Thank you for this tutorial video. It helps.
thanks for the vid my friend
thanks for the info dude
I live in Arizona just got one for 74$ roughly with tax from penny pincher's, gonna try putting it in today thanks for the video!
Perfect!
This was very informative. I tried the ebay link for the radiator mount but it doesn't work. Can you provide the link again please? Also, what O2 sensor do you use?
Question: at about 5:00 into the video, when you removed the transmission fluid hose at the bottom, how much transmission fluid did you lose? Is there still transmission fluid in the radiator? Did you have to add transmission fluid back after the job was completed due to fluid loss? If so, how much?
Thank you for your help!
Hey, I’m trying to locate the check engine light on this car. I was told the bulb is burned out, but the only thing I see is service engine soon.
Thanks for this. But FYI you might want to replace those mount bushings on top too
Not sure how simular your engine is to mine, I have the 2.5L but mine has 2 thermostats. So if it is still over heating, you might wanna take a look. 1 is on the upper hose and the second is a behind the block where the lower hose goes in to the engine.
what is he saying to do with the transmission fluid bolt? I don’t really understand why you have to do anything with that bolt
How many litres did you use to fill up the radiator and overflow tank? I've got a radiator in my Sunny and it's spraying coolant everywhere, got a new one on the way
The 1.8 is 8.5l just get a gallon n top it off n keep it with you until you get it fixed
Nice video can you please make more how to vids on the Sentra
Haha yeah, if only things would break, but the car is pretty darn reliable.
WHERS'S THE ENGINE OIL DIPPPPP-STICK ?????
LOL....yeah...I found you lookin for "How to remove 2004 NIssan sentra Relay/Fuse Box....because of this exact same issue. I can't get my darn radiator out because of that Relay Box and can't figure how to Remove it without breaking something.....FRUSTRATING! Anyone got any ideas on how to remove that Relay box?
What about the AC condenser? I went to a yard not too long ago and I couldn’t get the radiator because of the condenser
Really? What was the issue you encountered specifically? As far as I know you just need to disconnect the hoses to the radiator. It has to be the same generation of Sentra thou.
I know this is late. I have an 05 1.8 6spd. Why did you put the cap on while bleeding air?
Also, what if it won’t start again?
If you are referring to the end of the video where I had my radiator cap on with the engine running, at that time I've already completed the air bleeding procedure. The engine should start regardless. If it doesn't start than there must be other problems with the engine.
Do u know if a 2008 nissan sentra radiator support would fit a 20011 nissan sentra ?
2008 and 2011 are within the same model generations so I would say yes.
is the long hose suppose to go to the upper or lower fitting
Longer Hose is to Lower Radiator.
What size are the bolt brackets?
14mm I believe.
Great video, do you have one about replacing thermostat on this car?
Yes I believe so, although it might be embedded within another video.
@@RoadeoCowboy Thermostats are easy to replace
And when you desconcted the hoss from radoator to transmission how did you stop the leak??
any help on where I can get the radiator you used. I ordered one on ebay and it is wrong
Hey, I just got mine off ebay as well...they are basically all the same with the same issues. What's wrong with your in particular?
it has two little intake tubes on it away from fill tube
Left the link to the part in the video description.
Is it normal for the radatior to be "loose?" Like if you see the two black brackets that you had to pivot out of the way, you see those two prong things coming up from the radiator but the don't go into anything. Is there supposed to be something there? My Sentra is the same way.
For some reason it was designed that way, I am not sure why.
@@RoadeoCowboy No it is not normal. Your upper radiator mounts are what caused the failure. The radiator should be held in firmly to prevent thrashing it back and forth, which is what causes that crimped seal to start leaking. They sell those rubber bushings in pairs for like 5 bucks. Replace them or you will find the new radiator starts leaking.
Over time they deteriorate and fail, they should be soft, yours will likely crumble on removal. I just replaced a radiator on my girls sentra because of this... last guy to own it before she bought it didn't replace them.
The radiator rides on the Rubber Bushings in the bottom and top. It keeps it from being subject to stress and isolates the radiator so there are no stress fractures due to un-necessary engine vibration. It's Floating on those 4 bushings essentially - two top and two bottom.
If i have a manual transmission is it the same for the hoses on bottom?
Nope, there shouldn't be any hoses for manual transmissions.
no - you will not have ATF cooling lines because you don't have an auto trans - just the lower rad hose.
Any tricks on how to get the electrical plugs off. I can't get mine off and I already broke one
You could you a lubricant spray to get the plugs to wiggle loose a bit easier.
You gotta push in hard on the side towards the engine...if you look closely you will see the clips that hold them in, I took a Small Flat head to do that, and another small flat head to pry Upwards...and they pop right out.
My car smokes a lot from exhaust after the change .. its a nissan bluebird similar to sentra.
Maintain these cars and you could get 325,000 miles like mine :) seriously
same! runs great still
You can even get more then that , I had a ford areostar that I got 550 k miles when the guy from the junk yard came said if I can drive it up onto the trailor he would give me a extra 500 bucks so I sold it to him for 1500
Much easier to remove fan with wires attached, then you can reach all the bottom hoses from topside.
Damn! I wish I had known this
Wish there was a good all aluminum one for the sentra, but the one I got had all the mounting points off by a mile, save yourself the head ache and just buy the oem looking one with the plastic tanks...
Where did you buy yours?
@@RoadeoCowboy vendor off ebay, my local auotparts stores (o'riley and pep boys) didn't carry anything but the stock looking ones.
Need to replace mine on my 2005 Sentra 1.8. It was my first car. Bought it new in 05. It now has 270k miles on it.
Amazing. Did you ever have to change the camshaft or crankshaft position sensor?
@@RoadeoCowboy No major issues to speak about so far. Had the transmission serviced twice. Once at 100k and then again at 265k. Still has the original spark plugs/coils, a/c compressor and alternator. Tbh, I've been pretty negligent with oil changes.
So I ordered an orig OEM Denso Rad off of Amazon for $68 and a $5 motorad Lever Cap - minus $ 33.33 avail points I had on my Amazon Credit card total purch was like $ 48 and some change - why anyone would buy non OEM parts off of eBay is beyond me - always go OEM even if your paying a few bucks more - you'll never regret it. eBay is pretty sketchy.
Not everyone has amazon points available for use 😆
Ebay is just not worth it.
@@deathofakitty I got my Radiator from Ebay for 48 USD....exact replacement. From one of same providers to AutoZone...who wanted $200!
You didn't fix the problem that caused the failure! Your upper radiator mounts are shot and the radiator is just bashing back and forth as you drive. They cost like 5 bucks to replace. I know this is 5 years late LOL
I always rip all of those plastic shrouds off lol