HOW TO INSTALL 1994-2004 MUSTANG RADIATOR GT 4.6 5.0
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- Do you have a leaking or cracked radiator? Well then it is probably time to switch it out with a new one. Any epoxy type glue for fixing leaks will only hold so long and the pressure of the radiator will blow that glue out. Replacing your radiator is not as hard as you think. You just need to remove a few things first to make it easier to work on.
When you replace your radiator, you may want to replace a couple other parts as long as you have some removed. During this job, I also replaced the water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, and radiator hoses. I have other videos showing those replacements.
Watch my video first to give you a good overview of how to replace your radiator and then you should be ready to do it yourself. Good Luck!
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This was such a good video. Great editing, and very clear instructions. Thank you for putting it together.
Thanks, I've been searching videos for at least a month or so and it seems yours is the best and most helpful.
This totally helped my boyfriend change his radiator today, thanks so much! This was a very helpful video
+Taylor Webster you are very welcome, glad it helped!
Thank you so much. Video was great and I was able to upgrade my radiator and pump since I installed it myself.
nice job!
Awesome videos man! Going to be doing some 'routine' maintenance on my '03 GT soon, though it only has 52k on it I figured why not? Get it back to purring like a kitten. Great job man, your videos are great, thanks!
Alan Butler you are welcome, thats awesome that you only have 52k on it. That baby is new still! Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful I just subscribed I also own a gt 96 sn95 fixing it up and this helped a hand full thank you
I just changed my upper and lower radiator hoses today on my 2003 mustang gt.... Man that lower one was a pain. Subbed!
oh ya I know, the bottom one is awful, it almost feels like it will never go in, or you have the wrong hose. Glad you got it in!
Great video! Knocked this out, no problem...well, reconnecting the lower radiator hose to the engine was serious pain in the rear...but other than that, awesome! 1998 4.6L
you are welcome!
This vid is so helpful bless your soul🤣
Thanks. Awesome video handy to see before I tore into mine.
thank you very much for this video!!! saved me alot of time! thank you thank you thank you!!! liked and subscribed
Thank you for the video. Helped out tremendously!
awesome, glad to help!
Thank you for the video, very straight forward
Solo J no problem, I hope it helped you get it changed out!
Have a 2002 mustang it looks not hard to do it I'm stop being lazy start doing it 😁😁 thanks for sharing your video .
Just wanted to say this video helped out a lot good job
awesome, you are welcome
Watched the video. Got the new rad. Followed along. Good to go. My car is a 2003 Mach 1 and there were a few differences, but the video is excellent. Thanks for posting.
Thanks a lot! Glad it helped you out! Was there anything different that really stuck out a lot? I would like to know, thanks
There is no transmission cooler issues since the cooler for the tranny is completely separate.
oh I see, ok great thanks for the info!
Thank you. I made the mistake of purchasing one of the best. Its thicker than stock so my AC lines get in the way and Ive had to bend them slightly, they seem aluminum. Unless you plan to overheat your car often, go stock size as much as you can. Also, try reusing old clamps, for leak free, even if youve added new thicker hoses, use vaseline. My experience so far. 🙂
Thank you soooo much well explained im swapping my 3.8l to a 4.6 good to know the engine bay setup
Great video!
A shop wants to charge me $1,000 for replacing the radiator and fan on my 03 Mach 1. Found both on American Muscle for $250 and plan on doing it myself! #DIY
Thanks for the video!
luis ramos wow, that shop is overpriced! Way cheaper to do it yourself. Good luck!
Hey man great video! Really helped me out!!
you are welcome!
Thanks for sharing this !!!
You are welcome!
Thanks for showing every step in quick yet thorough detail! I will be using this soon, as I need to replace my radiator due to overheating.
Cake work, good job.
thanks!
You are good brother thanks
My 2001 GT just started leaking. tank on left side cracked in a weird spot. I think its residual damage from a accident I was in a few years ago. Thanks for the video. Just ordered a new tank off ebay with lifetime warranty from a guy that been selling since 2011. suppose to be here Wednesday so you know what I will be doing then. lucky I have a back up car and the training to do this. Always good to see a video in order to see what im getting into. Thanks again
awesome, glad it helped!
Great job 100
Helpful video Thanks, Just did this on an 00 GT yesterday, (factory radiator developed a slow leak after 107k miles) The bottom radiator hose on motor side was a real pain to remove but other than that everything was straightforward, only difference I didn't remove the battery and just disconnected negative cable, also removed fan while radiator was still in the car and installed fan onto new radiator after radiator was installed, I'm not sure if this was any better or worse but I suspect the battery might of been an issue if I tried removing it all as 1 unit. (i had to tilt fan to one side while dropping it in to clear battery).
73mathesar Glad you got it done, thanks for the info on how you did it. It may help others. Yep i know that bottom hose is a pain to get off. Way easier to put on. Thanks for watching!
Great video TheRykerDane! Really appreciate the info. God bless.
Bill B thanks, I hope it helped you out and made it a little easier to do!
Hey there, I am currently working on mine and for whatever reason I can't get the bottom transmission line disconnected. (I have a 04 mustang, 3.9 L. Everything else is done except for that one...Do you have any advice on getting it disconnected? I've tried the wrench and some other tools but the person that owned the car before me had to have stripped the thing. Hopefully I don't have to cut it off?
Thanks for any help.
do you realy help me a lot man thanks very much i have a mustang 95
+heber nicolas chablet perez You are welcome!
nice video..
you are welcome!
Hey I have this same car and my reservoir tank is pretty old I can't see the full line would you know how close it is to the top?
is this the same thing for the Manuel 98 Ford mustang 3.8?
nice video, helped me out a lot! hey did you know there's a drain plug in the block to get the rest of the coolant out?
yep, you are welcome
I've run into something other day the the 98 v6 bottom rad support we're the rubbers are they are just a little wide and of course the stims on the bottom rad are different at the bottom
Hey ryker. I noticed the front tag on the stang, was wondering if u are in South Carolina. That's where I'm at. But any ways I just got a 97 and I'm doing everything u have done to its even down to the light switch. My question is its been sitting for a year, it cranks and drives but it has half a tank of gas, is it ok to burn the gas out, or should I drop tank and get rid of old gas..
+jonathan johnson Yep I am in Greenville, South Carolina. Good luck with all the repairs. If it has been sitting, I would for sure change the fuel filter, but its up to you if you want to drain the tank. Or just remember to not run it low on gas if you think there is junk in the tank.
Hey man great job... very big help, i just tackled this on my 1996 mustang thanks to your video. I have a question for you. When does your rad fan kick in at cold start. Please lt would help me out.
I don't think they do come on until your thermostat reaches a certain temp.
I recently acquired a 2002 mustang v6 and I am fairly familiar with working on them because my previous was a 97, but I am interested in swapping a V8 radiator into the V-6 so it'll run cooler I have already swept the thermostat to 160° thermostat, I wanted to know what all you think I would need to swap them. I was looking at getting a three row radiator, dual fans, The GT reservoir, and the GT houses, do you think I will need anything else?
thats sounds good, just make sure you have the time and space for the swap since it will take longer than you think
Would be nice if you mentioned socket and wrench sizes..
I have a 1997 Ford Mustang V6, the bolts on the crankshaft pulley were sheared off and the belt came off so I took off the remaining bolt on the pulley and removed it so I can fit a drill in to get the bolts out. But there still isn't enough room so it looks like I will have to remove the radiator to have enough room to fit a drill in... Would all the steps be the same/similar for my car?
+Dallin Cravens there might be a few things different but still generally the same for the V6.
I just need to replace the fan and shroud. The fan motor is smoking. Can I do that without removing the radiator on my 96 GT?.. Thanks!
Christopher Wolf Yes you can, you just need to get some things out of the way first, but you should be able to pull it off without doing that.
hey i got a question so i changed my water pump , thermostat , temperature sensor & got a new radiator but it still goes to to the hot side like it says it over heats but it doesn't get me ?
possible you have a clogged heater core, do a line flush
Thanks this helped a lot!!!!
You are welcome! Glad it helped!
Good stuff. Any recommendations for a replacement radiator? I'm not looking for anything fancy.
you can always try a pick a part place where you have to pull them out of the car, and they are cheaper
How many total gallons of coolant did you use?
Any advice on the transmission lines. Everything is hooked up just cant get those transmission lines in. Ive tried using a prybar to get leverage on the nut. Nothing seems to work, I definitely need some help thanks!
Yes I remember the transmission lines being a pain to put back in. Make sure you don't damage the threads when putting in. You could try spraying some type of lube on them to see if you can get them started by hand and then tighten with wrench. Also make sure you open end wrench is the correct size so you don't strip the nut. Just keep working, I know you will get it!
Thanks for the vid. My '96 is overheating. Do you have a systematic way to troubleshoot ? I'm suspecting the fan but want to be sure.
Check both hoses to make sure they are hot after running, then also squeeze for pressure. Take out your thermostat and test in boiling pot of water. then possibly check your fuse for the fan. You fan should be running after about 15-20 mins especially in the summer heat. So if you don't have a blockage and its not the thermostat, then it it could be the fan to replace.
Hey I can’t remove the transmission cooler connector from the connector from the radiator so I took it all off now it’s leaking but idk I can’t take it off should i just replace the lines ?
replace if bent or crimped too much
My radiator does not have those 2 transmission lines. Is your mustang automatic because mine is manual
yes it is an automatic.
I have a 97 GT manual. When i took my radiator out there was another thing that looked like a radiator that sits in front of the radiator, do u know what this it?
+moneyhungryyt I think that would be an oil cooler.
I am currently swapping out my radiator for a 1999 mustang and have found this video very informative. However I have gotten stuck on my automatic transmission cooler line. No matter how hard I try to unscrew it, it won't budge. I have tried WD40 and another oil to help loosen it but noting is working. Does anyone have a tip on how to get this to loosen up? It is the only thing from keeping me from finishing the job. Thanks!
I understand. that cooler line nut is hard to get off sometimes. You just need to keep working at it and make sure you have the right size wrench to get in there. It will come.
Do you any tutorials about how to change the reservoir anti freeze tank??? mine is crack from the top close to the cap any sugestions i`ll already have the new one
Yes it is very simple, there are just a few screws holding it in. Just watch the video until 2:45 and you will see.
Hello...great video on the radiator replacement but is it easy to change the a/c condenser?
Thats a little more difficult.
list of tools you used?
my mustang is manual im geting oil inside is what tipe of oil runs threw the radiator is it motor or pawer stering fluid
no oil should be in your radiator. You should have anifreeze or water in your radiator
does the radiator change if its a manuel ar automatic trans
no, it should be the same, unless different size engine
My 98 gt doesn’t have the trans cooler lines. Is it possible some years didn’t come with them or are mine missing?
yes some variations for sure.
should the 94 radiator container be halfway or all the way full mine is talll
up to the line
Would the radiator need to be replaced if transmission fluid is in the coolant container?
DJ2KA are you saying transmission fluid was accidentally put in the coolant resovoir? Yes it needs to be drained and refilled especially if its a lot.
What size wrench for the transmission lines?
I am so sorry, i don't remember
Why replace thermostat and water pump at the same time? If you mentioned it, I missed it on the video.
Hey I really appreciate the video. My question is would I NEED to replace me water pump and thermostat when I change my radiator or can I just change the radiator on its own? Thanks.
AZ Izzy Yes you can just replace the radiator on its own. I was just doing a full system change because the car had been sitting for a while. The thermostat is really easy tow change though and its like 5 bucks, so you might as well do that at the same time.
TheRykerDane that makes sense, well my bro has a 96 GT with a coolant problem, and I got a leak too on my 90 LX, I just wish you do foxbody videos too! Lol but thanks anyway
AZ Izzy No prob! glad it helped and thanks for watching!
I mean ya the thermastat and serpentine belt but I don’t think I can do water pump I am pretty sure if ur replacing the water pump u might also want to replace the timing chain
Should the large nuts come out when taking out transmission line? The whole piece is coming out as I unscrewed it...
yes they stay on the line.
Always use line wrenches on the transmission lines. They are also called flare nut wrenches. They keep from rounding the edges of the nut while you torque them to remove them. Use one on the radiator end of the fitting going clockwise and then use your flare nut wrench on the transmission line going counterclockwise to break it. Flare nut wrenches are good for fuel lines and any other hard lines that you don't want to round off.
Please tell show me how to bleed coolant on this car bcuz their is no info or vids to do so also mines has a heater core bypass PLEASE HELP! 4.6 v8 96gt
So your heater core is plugged? You need to buy a new one, and get rid of that bypass. Just empty your radiator flush and refill
Was it an automatic or a manual?
About how much did you spend on parts from fuel filter to radiator replacement?
Well I just happened to get a discount on some parts from Advanced Auto. But..fuel filter $30, headlight knob $15, Water pump $40, Serpentine $35, thermostat $10, Spark Plug wires $65, spark plugs $40, radiator $100, hoses $50, fluid $15, cap $5, odometer gear $15. I think thats it. But I also got brake pads and rotors too, I haven't made the video yet. 4 Brakes- $85, 4 Rotors $100. So about 600-700 dollars you can tune up your car yourself where it might cost like 5k to have a auto mechanic at a shop do all this.
Thank's these videos are really helpful for a newbie, I'm actually thinking about buying a 2003 mustang fixer upper that has been sitting for a couple years.. I have a little money to play with and I'm thinking this car might just need a few things to bring it back to life.
Oh ya for sure, As long as the engine is good and no other major mechanical issues, these tune ups will def help!
What's up with the lack of info on the transmission lines? Nothing there to share?
@ 4:38 you removed the transmission coolant lines. Unfortunately my son could not get those off so he cut them. Now we unable to attach the coolant lines to the new radiator. We have searched high and low for the hardware or even knew lines for a 1998 but have not been able to find the parts so the car has been sitting since October and we can't fix it. ANY suggestions or help on finding these parts or how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. If not I have a 1998 mustang that serves no purpose, except maybe parting it out. I'd rather fix it though.
oh thats too bad, you can find the lines online at american muscle or cj pony parts. good luck
I've actually tried to find them and I can't locate them for a 98 mustang. For some reason we can't even find the lines. If you do please let me know because I have a 98 mustang that I can't do anything with.
www.americanmuscle.com/mishimoto-hosekit-9604gt.html is that it?
Try mustang auto salvage. I looked at national parts depot for the mustang but the late model is still too "NEW" so they dont have parts for it. M.A.S is always parting out cars and they should be able to get cooler lines for a 98 Mustang. Give them a try.
you can always use a aftermarket transmission cooler and attach the cut lines with transmission grade rubber hose and clamps you have ti make sure the ends where the line is cut is not sharp with a file and the fit lines to the cooler TH-cam transmission cooler
Whats the top part of the radiator in the engine bay that forms across the radiator where the hoodlatch it
thats just par of the hood attachment
@@TheRykerDane it was the radiator core support hah.. Tied it to a tree and straightend it
Note: If you have a manual there's no transmission lines.
I have a 99 mustang gt manual trans. and I bought a radiator and it has two openings for the trans coolant line but my car does not have any... what do i do??
***** I am not sure I understand. Your car does not have trans cooler lines? or it does not have two of them? Maybe check your radiator to see if its the correct one.
TheRykerDane Yea the radiator i took out did not have any trans cooler lines connected to it. Yea its the right one. I got it off auto zone .
***** There might be a "U" line that you can connect to each trans line hole so that there will not be a leak. I am not sure why you have a radiator with trans line holes and your car does not have the lines to plug into it with.
YOU DONT DO ANYTHING.... You just install the Rad and fill it up. What do you think you need to do? The cooler inside the new rad will simply not be used...its still water tight. Just install it. I've turned some of these into Oil Coolers for my engine at times...its a heat exchanger...you can either use it or ignore it... Most parts places only stock the Auto trans style rad because it covers both styles of vehicles....Manual and Auto....So only need to stock one type of Rad. What am I missing here?
SquillyMon You got it all!
can I put a radiator out of a 99 GT Mustang and fan and shroud in a 98 GT Mustang
+Ruben Gonzales I don't think so. It is a 5.0 for the 97-98 mustang, and a 4.6 in the 99. It might not fit right. But its possible there is extra room. just have to try
I just bought an Sr performance radiator for my 02 GT and I'm hoping it works I'm nervous honestly
+eddie morales ya that would be awesome, I hope it works out for you!
Ur gonna have to fabricate alittle bit! The SR performance are thicker radiators!
eddie morales how did it work out for you? I just bought an sr performance radiator
my husband broke the radiator and its broken at the bottem and need help how to fix it its an 2000 mustang
+amber carlson oops, well you will have to take it out to replace or its possible to use JB weld on it too.
99-04 yrs are different. Transmission lines bolt directly into the transmission cooler behind the radiator.
+Kevin James thanks
How much do you know about 2000 models? I tried to replace the radiatior in my V6, earlier this week, but couldn't get the top transmission line to come out. After trying to get it out for over an hour, now it won't go back in either. Do some models require a line disconnect tool?
When I have my car running running as I’m adding coolant, the level of coolant is not dropping
you might have a bubble and it would come out
Thinking of buying a 1998 V6 Mustang and I wanted to know if the engine bay looks identical to yours.
Well it doesn't look identical since it is a V6, but pretty close.
Now that I read my question... I laugh. What I was trying to ask was if the steps on your videos would be similar if not the same for a V6 engine and if all parts would be found in the same general areas.
oh I see, yes for the radiator they should be almost the same. Cooler lines, upper and lower hose, Its possible your reservoir tank might look different. But otherwise the basics are the same. Hope you get it done!
Awesome... thanks!!! Another questions... well more like a symptom. Mustang just stops or stalls out like in the event of overheating... I'm being told that it's because I run too close to empty and all the trash/impurities clog up my injectors and or fuel system.
Jorge Cardenas yes thats true, especially if you are always running low. Those older tanks can have a lot of junk in them if you have not replaced it or taken it off and cleaned it out. Plus it has to do with the gas these days. Its not as clean as we think. Try running some Seafoam through a couple tanks of gas.
how many coolant gallons should i buy?
+luis jimenez depends if you are getting concentrated or 50/50. If you are short you can always add water.
+TheRykerDane im getting 50/50
luis jimenez you will probably need at least 2-3 then
Wish ford would have kept the old style radiator cap on the radiator instead of that ole water tank, I quess a person can can do away with the water tank and use the older style radiator
BRENDAJASON1 there are ways of deleting this tank search the forums
The same trim on my headlight is hanging off lol
Hey bud I’m currently in a situation. If you have some time may you reply back as soon as possible pls, and thank you
You working in your good clothes
well, not really
I quess they wasn't after you got done
You didn’t need to burp the system??
It will on its own when you start the car. Just didn't show it
How do u burp the system
Hey bud I’m currently in a situation. If you have some time may you reply back as soon as possible pls, and thank you
It’s about my 03 gt radiator
oh so sorry I just saw this.