One of the best car repair videos I have seen on the net. Keep the good work going. Camera person was very good too. Excellent detail and explanations. Thanks.
I don't know how to thank you. I was really afraid to do it, but your video gave me the courage to do it, and I replaced the radiator after many hours of painstaking work. I wish you the best of luck and keep up the good work.
This is the best video I've seen on this subject. Highly detailed. It took a job that seemed very intimidating and reduced into something manageable. Thanks for the info.
I want to say this video is really great and informative!! It help me in understanding what i was getting into before i helped a family member with their van. Here are some things that saved me time and frustration with this job. 1. Pulling the bumper and headlights right away. Helped with giving me room to work (also there is no need for alignment of head lamps.) 2. Pulled the Radiator with Fans attached and leaving the Trans. hard line attached to the bottom of the Radiator. Both hoses from the Trans to the Radiator are on the Driver side and easy to get pulled off. Once the OLD radiator is out all you do is swap fans and Trans. hard line to the NEW radiator.
Thanks for your hard work, calm good demeanor, and pre-responsive calculative premonition. I guess . Man you are a professional and not afraid of anything . You have saved me probably more than 10 hrs of struggle by showing us all what you achieve, and i thank you and your wonderful camera man Eoin for this perfect educational video. I hope this video pays off for you guys, as much as it will for me when I try to attempt the same operation on my Odyssey. Thanks.
It pays almost nothing. 1 penny per 1,000 views or something like that. I am a universe person, what goes around, comes around. I do it to help people. It is a lot easier to do this job after you watch someone do it. Why would I be afraid? What is the worst that could happen, you have to take it in? Might a well bring it in all in parts, they are going to charge you the same.
Mrkspecs--ditto...What took him three hours would take me 9+... so glad I watched this version; it's more realistic than the commercial sponsored one that made it look super easy
Thanks for the excellent video! On my first (partial) viewing of this video, I stopped at the point where the front bumper cover, etc., are removed, thinking there is no way anyone would build a car with a radiator that inaccessible. Sure enough, I reviewed the Haynes manual, which agreed that no removal of bodywork was necessary. Fast forward to my repair experience and I can confirm that you do need to remove the bodywork; I could not get the fans out otherwise. I then viewed the whole video. In addition to installing the fans prior to placing the radiator in its mounts (as in this video), I also attached most of the ATF bracket system at the bottom (which is fairly inaccessible once the radiator is in place). BTW, the removal of the bumper cover, mounting brackets and headlamps was the easiest part of the job. Some people were recommending that you tape cardboard over the radiator fins to protect them during installation. (If you install the fans before you put in the new radiator, this would mean only the accumulator side.) This seemed like overkill (my last radiator install was 30+ years ago) but now that they are making the fins out of aluminum foil (or something very close to it) I will also recommend it. I used the old mounts (rubber donuts that fit into recesses in the frame into which prongs on the bottom of the radiator are inserted), but I would definitely recommend new ones. Your radiator will probably sit a little higher and access to the bottom ATF/bracket stuff will be easier. Rock Auto doesn’t even list these, so you’ll probably need to get them from Honda (shouldn’t be too expensive). I also installed a new thermostat (Beck/Arnley - which has the jiggle valve like the OE) and new upper and lower hoses (had to cut the old ones off).
Thanks for the video. It was a big help. I'll make my addition- Not only can you remove the radiator and fans together, but you can leacve the hardline for the transmission fluid attached. On my 2004 the hardline attaches to a soft line on the driver's side that much easier to get to than the radiator attachment, and then I pulled the whole unit out. And you don't have to remove the center support beam.
I poured a bottle and a half of bars leak in the radiator, only plug one side and still leaking on the other side. Hoping it would solve the problem. Now i have to bring it to a shop. Would tackle the job if it wasn't for osteoarthritis of the hands. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to the world. Btw, wear gloves dollar a pair at dollar tree, the price might have gone up since
@@1jimjiminy It is hard to get started because you have to learn how to film by yourself or if you get luck have someone hold the camera and focus on what you want, and you have to edit the movies which takes about 40 to 80 hours each. So you need an average camera (I use a Cannon packet one) because if you make super resolution moves, youtube reduces them. The you have to learn how to edit using Camtasia on PC, I don't know on apple. Made 1 and see. You will say to yourself, that is not good enough for everyone to see? You will be surprised. You have unlimited material, I only have my cars and friends that I fix their cars. But the more you do the easier it gets. TH-cam has new rules for how many videos and subscribers you need to get paid. I only needed 5,000 views when I started because youtube just started, now it is different. Some of these guys make some serious money. I don't because I don't make enough movies and have enough views. And you never know what people want to watch. After a while, as a movie star, you get more relaxed talking into the camera and you can edit out the mistakes. Now when I watch a movie and news I see how they cut out things. All make believe. Let me know what you think or if you need more info.
Great video. Thanks. What is the tool called that you used first to remove the fasteners holding the first top panel in place, and where are they available?
How long did it take to change the radiator? and the truth seems easy, but you almost have to disassemble half a car, very good video and thanks for sharing it.
I would like to replace the radiator myself. My mechanic wants $600 to complete the job. I would probably install an aftermarket radiator if I do it myself.
Yes - they are basically the same. I have also gone to junk yards. Just look to see if any have already been replaced, that way you are getting a newer one. What is the worst that can happen? You screw it up, than you can take it to him.
I need to do to it right to avoid trashing the transmission and engine. Your video was helpful with the step by step process and Eric The Car Guy's video on replacing a Honda Cvic radiator was generally helpful as far as precautions to consider when doing a job like this. I have done some complicated repairs but, I'm a do-it your-selfer so, I'm slow. I'll take a day off, on a Friday, and give myself all day to get the relator out. Then, I'll take all day on Saturday to move the fans and hoses to the new radiator and install it and put the front end of the car back together. I'm giving my self two days to get it done. If I can get it done in one day, that will great.
To remove a radiator on a odyssey you do not have to remove the front bumper or the headlight I just extra work he's doing look at the next video cuz I own for Honda Odyssey I do not to remove the front bumper or the headlights to take it out
@@davidlis6709 david, after i was done replacing the new radiator, the odyssey started but dies off, i remember you mentioned about about some electrical connector was involved but on review the video, i cant trace it. I thought it was the coolant temp sender. So i replace it even though the originator sender resistance spec is ok. pls help
One of the best car repair videos I have seen on the net. Keep the good work going. Camera person was very good too. Excellent detail and explanations. Thanks.
I try to make them so everyone can understand and do the repair job themselves.
I don't know how to thank you.
I was really afraid to do it, but your video gave me the courage to do it, and I replaced the radiator after many hours of painstaking work. I wish you the best of luck and keep up the good work.
That is why I make these videos. It give people like you the courage to go for the gold.
This is the best video I've seen on this subject. Highly detailed. It took a job that seemed very intimidating and reduced into something manageable. Thanks for the info.
Great, now you have the confidence to do it yourself.
I want to say this video is really great and informative!! It help me in understanding what i was getting into before i helped a family member with their van. Here are some things that saved me time and frustration with this job.
1. Pulling the bumper and headlights right away. Helped with giving me room to work (also there is no need for alignment of head lamps.)
2. Pulled the Radiator with Fans attached and leaving the Trans. hard line attached to the bottom of the Radiator. Both hoses from the Trans to the Radiator are on the Driver side and easy to get pulled off. Once the OLD radiator is out all you do is swap fans and Trans. hard line to the NEW radiator.
Sure makes it easier after watching someone do it. It is a little long but it covers the entire change out.
Thanks for your hard work, calm good demeanor, and pre-responsive calculative premonition. I guess . Man you are a professional and not afraid of anything . You have saved me probably more than 10 hrs of struggle by showing us all what you achieve, and i thank you and your wonderful camera man Eoin for this perfect educational video. I hope this video pays off for you guys, as much as it will for me when I try to attempt the same operation on my Odyssey. Thanks.
It pays almost nothing. 1 penny per 1,000 views or something like that.
I am a universe person, what goes around, comes around. I do it to help people. It is a lot easier to do this job after you watch someone do it.
Why would I be afraid? What is the worst that could happen, you have to take it in? Might a well bring it in all in parts, they are going to charge you the same.
Loved your Rebuilding Together tshirt! I've been a house captain & volunteer for about 15 years in Maryland.
Great camera work. I’m pretty sure your Odyssey calls for the blue antifreeze. After watching this, I decided to let my mechanic do it.
I put in what the auto parts dealer recommended. Maybe the blue is what Honda sells. It is not the easiest radiator to replace.
mrkspecs how much your mechanic charger you ..!! if its ok to aks ..i live indiana..look hard to remove the whole thing..thank yoy so much..
Mrkspecs--ditto...What took him three hours would take me 9+... so glad I watched this version; it's more realistic than the commercial sponsored one that made it look super easy
Sometimes is better leaving to a mechanic because of thats what they do. I do enjoy watching
Thanks for the excellent video!
On my first (partial) viewing of this video, I stopped at the point where the front bumper cover, etc., are removed, thinking there is no way anyone would build a car with a radiator that inaccessible. Sure enough, I reviewed the Haynes manual, which agreed that no removal of bodywork was necessary.
Fast forward to my repair experience and I can confirm that you do need to remove the bodywork; I could not get the fans out otherwise. I then viewed the whole video. In addition to installing the fans prior to placing the radiator in its mounts (as in this video), I also attached most of the ATF bracket system at the bottom (which is fairly inaccessible once the radiator is in place).
BTW, the removal of the bumper cover, mounting brackets and headlamps was the easiest part of the job.
Some people were recommending that you tape cardboard over the radiator fins to protect them during installation. (If you install the fans before you put in the new radiator, this would mean only the accumulator side.) This seemed like overkill (my last radiator install was 30+ years ago) but now that they are making the fins out of aluminum foil (or something very close to it) I will also recommend it.
I used the old mounts (rubber donuts that fit into recesses in the frame into which prongs on the bottom of the radiator are inserted), but I would definitely recommend new ones. Your radiator will probably sit a little higher and access to the bottom ATF/bracket stuff will be easier. Rock Auto doesn’t even list these, so you’ll probably need to get them from Honda (shouldn’t be too expensive).
I also installed a new thermostat (Beck/Arnley - which has the jiggle valve like the OE) and new upper and lower hoses (had to cut the old ones off).
It is a lot easier to do this after watching this video. I replaced the thermostat also but made it it's own video.
Just replaced the radiator fan on my 99, video helped a ton.
Makes it easier when you watch someone do it. Glad it helped
Thanks for the video. It was a big help.
I'll make my addition- Not only can you remove the radiator and fans together, but you can leacve the hardline for the transmission fluid attached. On my 2004 the hardline attaches to a soft line on the driver's side that much easier to get to than the radiator attachment, and then I pulled the whole unit out. And you don't have to remove the center support beam.
Great - save a lot of money
I poured a bottle and a half of bars leak in the radiator, only plug one side and still leaking on the other side. Hoping it would solve the problem. Now i have to bring it to a shop. Would tackle the job if it wasn't for osteoarthritis of the hands. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to the world. Btw, wear gloves dollar a pair at dollar tree, the price might have gone up since
Great job sir. You make it look easy
It is a lot easier to do after watching someone do it. Glad it helped.
Thanks for your video ,it is helpful for DIY, I will change a new radiator today
Good job good illustrations best ever video hope to see more video from you
Thanks, Hoped it helped
Very good video 😊
Thanks for the info Sir, very well done
You are welcome. Save you a lot of money.
Very nice job very nicely done informative ,professionally done detailed I'm an A.S.E Master auto tech .I would have done it the some way 👍👍👍
Thank you. Did you ever think about making movies yourself?
@@davidlis6709 no never really gave it much thought 🤔
@@1jimjiminy It is hard to get started because you have to learn how to film by yourself or if you get luck have someone hold the camera and focus on what you want, and you have to edit the movies which takes about 40 to 80 hours each. So you need an average camera (I use a Cannon packet one) because if you make super resolution moves, youtube reduces them. The you have to learn how to edit using Camtasia on PC, I don't know on apple.
Made 1 and see. You will say to yourself, that is not good enough for everyone to see? You will be surprised. You have unlimited material, I only have my cars and friends that I fix their cars. But the more you do the easier it gets.
TH-cam has new rules for how many videos and subscribers you need to get paid. I only needed 5,000 views when I started because youtube just started, now it is different.
Some of these guys make some serious money. I don't because I don't make enough movies and have enough views. And you never know what people want to watch.
After a while, as a movie star, you get more relaxed talking into the camera and you can edit out the mistakes. Now when I watch a movie and news I see how they cut out things. All make believe.
Let me know what you think or if you need more info.
I watched a guy do it without taking the plastic bumper of the headlights off...he had to leave the fans in there and said that was the toughest
Honda made this a hard job for the do it yourselfers but it is better than paying those guys.
it takes a lot of blood sweat and tears to change the radiator , ☝️🤣🤣🤣
Major pain in rear but if you do not want to pay someone to do it. This is how I did it.
Great video. Thanks. What is the tool called that you used first to remove the fasteners holding the first top panel in place, and where are they available?
Ah... it's an auto trim removal tool. There are many available on Amazon as part of very affordable kits.
Muchas gracias 😘☺️
Your are welcome
Thanks for your help, Good Video!
I thought it was going to be easier to do before I started.
Is that a freakin throwback bed pan??? lol! I guess "it is real out in them streets" nice vid
Works good for me.
Very well made. Excellent
How long did it take to change the radiator? and the truth seems easy, but you almost have to disassemble half a car, very good video and thanks for sharing it.
Maybe 3 hours but that is the first one I ever did. Watching a video first would make it faster.
Great instructions video.
Now you can do it.
Quality Content
Thank you. I hope it helps you.
I save 65 dolar with this video thank you
Excellent. That is $65 you did not have to earn plus the hassle of taking it to some place.
65 For replace the radiator?
thanks for the video sr thats realy helpfull godbless you
I would like to replace the radiator myself. My mechanic wants $600 to complete the job. I would probably install an aftermarket radiator if I do it myself.
Yes - they are basically the same. I have also gone to junk yards. Just look to see if any have already been replaced, that way you are getting a newer one.
What is the worst that can happen? You screw it up, than you can take it to him.
I need to do to it right to avoid trashing the transmission and engine. Your video was helpful with the step by step process and Eric The Car Guy's video on replacing a Honda Cvic radiator was generally helpful as far as precautions to consider when doing a job like this. I have done some complicated repairs but, I'm a do-it your-selfer so, I'm slow. I'll take a day off, on a Friday, and give myself all day to get the relator out. Then, I'll take all day on Saturday to move the fans and hoses to the new radiator and install it and put the front end of the car back together. I'm giving my self two days to get it done. If I can get it done in one day, that will great.
If you worked on cars before, you can do it.
@@davidlis6709, Thank you for posting your video. My do-it-yourself radiator replacement on my 2001 Honda Odyssey was successful.
Saved yourself some money that you can use for beer.
Do you have to remove the headlight and grill if I’m just replacing the cooling fan?
There is not enough room to get it out.
Thank you so much!!!!
Happy it helped
Thank you so much
Happy it helped
My fan motor it's not working is it the same as replacing the radiator
16:30 - I don't think the fans slip out, without making room by moving the radiator forward.
how many book hours for the job
About 3 hours
Hi
How long did it take you to replace the radiator?
It should take you about 3 hours
Buentrabajo gracias
You are welcome
To remove a radiator on a odyssey you do not have to remove the front bumper or the headlight I just extra work he's doing look at the next video cuz I own for Honda Odyssey I do not to remove the front bumper or the headlights to take it out
I doesn't seem that the bumper needs removal
Give it a try and see what happens.
You do not have to remove the front bumper order he'd like to take the radio out on a odyssey look at the next video he do it extra work
ok vamos
sorry - English only
@@davidlis6709 david, after i was done replacing the new radiator, the odyssey started but dies off, i remember you mentioned about about some electrical connector was involved but on review the video, i cant trace it. I thought it was the coolant temp sender. So i replace it even though the originator sender resistance spec is ok. pls help
Very good video but for me it's kinda depressing cause there's a lot of stuff 😂 to remove. Terrible design by honda
Honda does not what the bark yard mechanic to work on their cars.
I am not paying their prices.
🤭🤭
That was painfull
Tight, no room. But still better than paying someone to do it.