Dodge Caravan Radiator Remove & Replace 2001-2007

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • This video is of a radiator change on my 2003 Dodge Caravan. I speak throughout the video of how to do the remove and replace. I sped up the video to 1.5 to make the video shorter and in doing so my voice got a little squeaky. This job actually took me 1.5hrs to complete and it was a very simple job at a low cost, if you do it yourself. Good luck and fire off a question if you have any.
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Komentáře • 31

  • @Bill-fh5nu
    @Bill-fh5nu Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video is best served for people who already know how to replace a radiator. Someone wanting to learn and first-timers, not so much.

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 2 měsíci

      Maybe so……..but it’s really not that difficult……..straight forward removal and installation. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @codraven57
    @codraven57  Před 4 lety +1

    As of today May 10 and a few thousand kilometers later this radiator has been flawless. Great value and I recommend this product.

  • @adotintheshark4848
    @adotintheshark4848 Před 29 dny +1

    Those tend to leak at the top above the hose. You won't notice a leak but you'll be smelling anti-freeze and losing it. There will be no pressure either as the plastic tank is cracked.

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 24 dny +1

      You are probably right but I sold the van before it failed again. Thanks for the comment.

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 Před 24 dny +1

      @@codraven57 I replaced the radiator a second time, this time with an all-aluminum one.

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 24 dny

      @@adotintheshark4848 oh crap! She should last now.

  • @oneundecided
    @oneundecided Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this video! Question - what is the typical radiator lifespan nowadays? I replaced the radiator two years ago on my Dodge Caravan 2007 with 190K km (the original) Now, the new one I installed started to leak 212K km on the side where the plastic and metal parts join. Can it be that the lower manifold gases leak and create extra pressure for the coolant and that is why the radiator goes?

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 3 měsíci +1

      The lifespan can vary a lot........no not the gases because your rad cap will take care of any extra pressure in the system. It may be instalation and the fact that they don't make shit as good as they used to. Some of the aftermarket parts will last a long while and some not so much. Good luck with it and thanks for viewing and commenting......I hope this vid help you.

  • @mikebrownlee129
    @mikebrownlee129 Před měsícem +1

    Nice video but you need to be more careful with your tools on the battery.

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před měsícem

      I agree! Thanks for viewing and commenting.

  • @icehouse5318
    @icehouse5318 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Does the radiator need oil and transmission lines

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 3 měsíci

      The radiator doesn't need it but the transmission needs the cooling of the radiator. So you have a seperate section of the rad that cools your transmission.

    • @redsealjourneymanreviews6647
      @redsealjourneymanreviews6647 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@codraven57 does it leak when you change?

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 2 měsíci

      @@redsealjourneymanreviews6647 a little spillage but not much.

  • @redsealjourneymanreviews6647
    @redsealjourneymanreviews6647 Před 2 měsíci +1

    is there a tranny cooler? is it ieasy? what type of coolant?

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 2 měsíci

      I don’t remember but if it is it’s not interfering with the rad switch out. You will capture most if not all that’s required. You can get a universal all compatible coolant now for a top up.

  • @darrylt1031
    @darrylt1031 Před 2 lety +1

    great video....why do you have to lift the tranny and a/c coolers to get the coolant radiator in? are there clips or tabs?

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, they are all attached to each other there. I don't remember if it was clips or small bolts. It will make sense when you get in there at it. Good luck, and thanks for watching!

  • @macbirt56
    @macbirt56 Před rokem +2

    Why does the video keep pausing and skipping at a few places? What didn't you want us to see? lol.
    I'd rather see you make a mistake than to make the same mistake because you didn't show me what to watch out for.

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před rokem +2

      No reason, only to shorten the video and not to make it longer and boring.

  • @kennethjohnson6223
    @kennethjohnson6223 Před 2 lety +2

    Donald Duck working on cars?....lol.... thanks for the info... did this a yr ago having to do it again due to deer xing...dangit... radiator and a.c. condenser both again 😨

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před 4 měsíci

      Hope you got some info from this.

  • @curtisbriand4265
    @curtisbriand4265 Před rokem +3

    Cartoon voice did not impress me and the video froze a few times

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and your opinion. This was back in my early editing days. I encourage you to view my latest video series involving fixing up a 56yr old sailboat.

    • @curtisbriand4265
      @curtisbriand4265 Před rokem +1

      @@codraven57
      Was not trying to be critical, just found the voice distracting. All good

  • @JohnMorris330
    @JohnMorris330 Před rokem +1

    i can see your "hide-a-key" !!! ...

    • @codraven57
      @codraven57  Před rokem

      Haha good eye thanks for watching!

  • @todanderson5254
    @todanderson5254 Před 2 lety +1

    O
    lol lll

  • @kennethjohnson6223
    @kennethjohnson6223 Před 2 lety +1

    Donald Duck working on cars?....lol.... thanks for the info... did this a yr ago having to do it again due to deer xing...dangit... radiator and a.c. condenser both again 😨