Hello, all. I know I'm a noob, but I've had 4th gens for the past 5 years. I know what I'm doing with them BUT:

I've never had to replace a radiator, and am having to replace one this weekend. Are there any tips that anyone could share that would be helpful? I heard someone say once that there's transmission cooler or oil cooler lines going to the radiator area? I've never heard of this, but if anyone knows I'd appreciate it.

If there's any tips or tricks I should know about, please feel free to share, as I'd be greatly appreciative.

Thank you in advance.

*edit* It's a 1993 Accord 10th Anniversary Edition w/AT. I am looking to switch an OEM radiator for another OEM radiator. Thanks again!

 

drain and disconnect the two radiator hoses and two tranny hose and disconnect the fans. Pull the radiator out from the top and swap all the fans over to the new one.

 

chiltons or helms manuals can help as well

 

so how would he go about getting any air caught in the system out?

 

I have a well-used Chilton's manual to help me thru this. I was just wondering if, from experience, any little nuances that doing a radiator on one of these can produce.

 

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After you swap the radiator and have everything hooked up, bring the car up the operating temperature. Shut the car off. Use a jack and jack stands and raise the front end of the vehicle up enough to make the radiator cap higher than the engine. Put the car on the jack stands and start the car. Take the radiator cap off and top off the coolant level with good coolant. Remember that air in liquid goes up, so you have to provide a way to let the air out. That is why you have to have the cap up higher than the engine. Good luck with your repairs.