Radiator Replacement on a Dodge Grand Caravan

Radiator Replacement on a Dodge Grand Caravan - Auto Repair Series

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Radiator replacement: 2 to 4 hours.
This video will show you how to replace the radiator on a 2003 Dodge Caravan. I'm sure it will work on other Caravans but I'm not sure which models. It took about 2 hours and I needed very few tools. 10mm Socket, flat tip screw driver, cross tip screw driver, and log curved tip needle nose pliers.

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@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but this video should be very close so you can use these procedures.

@raymondwingfield8214 6 жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEO ON 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan radiator replacement, short and concise no extra unneeded talking and full of all the small important details

@RobertDIY 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching.

@knumbscle 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I just replaced the radiator on my '05 this weekend. I discovered that just removing the crossmember support that the upper mounts and hood latch connect to makes this job A LOT easier. 2 bolts on the right side, 2 bolts on the left side. Remove the crossmember and it takes the upper mounts and latch with it. This saves time and makes it a lot easier to get the fans and radiator back in place because you can see what you're doing!

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+knumbscle Nice. Thanks for sharing.

@mattreid2536 10 жыл бұрын

Just did the replacement. Good video. The tip about pulling up on the condenser and down on the radiator kept the swearing to a minimum! Thanks!

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

LOL, good to hear. Thanks for watching.

@frankcelatka6511 8 жыл бұрын

Good video, little fast on the instructions but I've removed mine a couple times to try and repair it. Fixin to put in the new one. Thanks for the video though- it gave me a couple tips on trying to save time with the installation of the new one.

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Frank Celatka Thanks for watching.

@rkenned732 9 жыл бұрын

Quick tip. Remove the radiator overflow reservoir. This will enable you to move the (left) drivers side of the radiator toward the engine and gives you ample room to take out the radiator without having to put pressure on the condenser lines on the right side.

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

R Kenned Sweet, thanks so much for the tip.

@somosali5848 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why he's not sowing the video to take everything of he just talking it about how to do replace the Radiator

@puffthemajiccdragon 10 жыл бұрын

thank you i lierned a ton of stuff you wee very complete in your discribing all your work

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Good and thanks for watching.

@dbagpiper 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, you really do a great job on this video Robert! Very thorough, informative and concise. Nicely done and thanks for taking the time to make it!

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Jake Mac You are welcome.

@chucko5006 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I appreciate your attention to detail in this video. I am going to replace the radiator in my wife's 05' Caravan and I now know what to expect throughout the process. Keep up the good work and thanks again!

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Chuck O You are welcome.

@gilplatero6567 7 жыл бұрын

I've found out that no one should ever purchase a REMAN radiator. They will tend to fail in just a few months. For longer lasting repairs, purchase NEW. Will be replacing radiator for same model this Saturday. Thanks for the insight. Very helpful.

@RobertDIY 7 жыл бұрын

+NAVAJO Gman hope all goes well.

@roberthillsr268 10 жыл бұрын

pretty good robert-keep em comin-help me alot

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Good, thanks for watching.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Glad you find the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Cool, glad it helped and thanks for watching.

@kylejaeger2737 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was having a hard time understanding what my manual was talking about, and you made it a lot easier to switch out my radiator.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

Ok, Just allow yourself enough time so you won't have to rush.

@EldoonNemar 10 жыл бұрын

great video. I'm going to be doing this on an 09, in a week or so.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Christopher Phipps Hope it helps.

@EldoonNemar 10 жыл бұрын

Robert DIY based on the video and what my rad looks like, it should be nearly identical. Even the front plastics are the same.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Good deal.

@Vasolini 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video. After watching it, I knew where all the "gotcha's" were, and saved myself some aggravation! Nice job, Robert.

@magoons41 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I watched your excellent video once, then went out and changed my radiator. You didn't miss a thing!

@strongjohnful 8 жыл бұрын

Thank for the help! I just bought an 05 grand caravan 2 days ago from a dealership because my 2000 bit the dust, yesterday my radiator started leaking and this morning its leaking still, catastrophically...only had the van 2 days

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+YAMABOY80 Sounds like it was leaking before you purchased it. I had a car that was inspected and the radiator exploded during the inspection. Great for negotiating and starting off fresh.

@bonbaklat7559 9 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a mechanic. I just did this jobe a few times and I have some advice for u tovmwke it a bit easier. When you removed the hood lock mechanism , instead of removing that, leave it on and remove the big bracket that it sits on instead. 4 bolts 13mm and then you have much more room to play with

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Sasha Puhalo Great idea, thanks for sharing.

@braydonjerve785 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video had it all unbolted trying to figure out how to slide the rad out. Now i know you have to pick it all up and push the rad down!

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Braydon Jerve Thanks for watching.

@Omastian 6 жыл бұрын

Man, when I saw that cut on your hand, well... never mind. Thank you my friend.

@RobertDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Yikes!

@ferniechavez657 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help !!

@RobertDIY 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@gaetanomarino5495 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RobertDIY 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@rieol 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, I will go ahead and purchase a new radiator for my 05 Grand Caravan and then try to install it... Will tell you how it went!

@JonDunnmusician 10 жыл бұрын

the key to this job is getting the radiator out the transmission cooler must be lifter as he mentioned, yet the pins on the bottom of the transmission cooler are tricky, there is a thought that they may be bolted or attached with some clips or boots, yet this lifting while holding the radiator down, then pushing the radiator back toward the engine before releasing and lifting is quite the task thanks for the video -JD

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your observations.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

Most are the same. Hope it works out good for you.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad it helped.

@snazander 9 жыл бұрын

Robert, thank you so much for making this video! You made my life a little bit easier today. Thanks.

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

ZFamily Good deal. Glad it helped.

@FredMiller 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Robert, Thank you!!

@adamwooden4390 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this saved me a ton of money. Initially I just bought the radiator but I had to replace the driver's side cooling fan as well. Which turned out to be an easy process once I figured out how to disconnect the fan from the power. Like another poster said I actually removed that top brace with the 13 mil bolts. Im not sure how you got that radiator out of there without doing it, was difficult enough even with that off.

@ianjuby 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert - I was trying to do it backwards, lifting the rad while holding down the condenser - guess the condenser went in second during manufacturing.

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Ian Juby Maybe. Thanks for watching.

@ThePenningtonBunch 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative and helpful.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@cleankeys4962 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, very helpful.

@RobertDIY 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@joesansone1023 10 жыл бұрын

I'm doing my radiator in a couple days. This is very helpful. Thanks

@hanzbe420 3 жыл бұрын

Damn Robert I knew u did volvos but not caravans to.

@RobertDIY 3 жыл бұрын

🤷🏾‍♂️

@hanzbe420 3 жыл бұрын

I mean obviously u fix all cars. But I only ever saw your Volvo videos lol. I just got a van.

@lisarobinson4303 8 жыл бұрын

I watched your video to see the area you were working in. I have to replace the A/C condenser, which is in front to the radiator. I'm under the impression I have to remove the front bumper to do this. I can't find any youTube videos yet that show an AC condenser be replaced. So, thanks for making this, replacing the radiator takes so few tools, I'm hoping its the same for the condenser job! :) Lisa R.

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@StassBob 10 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thanks for posting it. Cheers.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@jhnstarke 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping us out on this. I appreciate it. John

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+John Starke Thanks for watching.

@Racerp51 9 жыл бұрын

nice Vid Robert. About to do this job myself. Thanks for posting

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

***** You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

@1969lz 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for the info.

@danielmorgan9675 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the help Robert

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Morgan Thank you for watching.

@samgrub 10 жыл бұрын

very helpful i'm going to give it a go now thank you

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@billregan9160 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm going to change mine out soon. Thanks for the help!

@terryhanabarger2616 11 жыл бұрын

8/8 followed your instruction, right on, have one problem, when removing the bottom hose, a large cloud of vapor and hissed for about 15 minutes, what should I look for any ideas,thanks

@dschephigh1 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation of replacement. Thank You !!!. My radiator is leaking, so here goes. Lol

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Cool, hope it works out well.

@bierhound5 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert. YOu talk about two 10 mm screws/bolts at the 5:38 mark. I do not see these bolts anywhere on my van. Right now my radiator is still connected to the smaller radiator looking thing right in front of it. I"m lost, and ready to take a sledgehammer to my freaking van.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Hey man, those 2 screws in the upper bracket face towards the front of the van. I used a 1/4" drive small ratchet to reach them. I apologize that I didn't notice that my camera did not get a good shot of it.

@bierhound5 10 жыл бұрын

Robert DIY The hoses are in good condition, but I was told that I should replace the spring clamps with the screw type hose clamps. What's your opinion on this?

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

I leave the spring clamps. If they start leaking, replace them then.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you may have removed a wrong hose or damaged something connected to the ac system. Maybe the AC condensor.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

Hunter, I can not reply to your message. I no longer have access to the van and do not know what you are asking about. Follow the instruction on the video and you should be fine. Watch it over and over again if you need to.

@Penchant4Chaos 10 жыл бұрын

Was this a 3.3? I don't think I saw the engine, but it does look like mine. I think this will be extremely helpful as I think I may need to do this on the weekend.

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

I am not sure and I do NOT have access to the vehicle. I do know that it is a 6 cylinder.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

Not at this time. If I see one soon I'll let you know.

@Star1Jingle 10 жыл бұрын

What are the screws at the bottom on left hand side of vehicle? I can's get the radiator out. I'm working on a 03.

@drews1233 7 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@RobertDIY 7 жыл бұрын

+Drew S you are welcome.

@RobertDIY 11 жыл бұрын

About 2 hours. Including learning and video.

@edgarbrito8487 8 жыл бұрын

Hello My Friend. I replaced the radiator of my Voyager 2003 based on your video. Thank you for have taken the time to make this video and share it. Additional I would like to question how often do you replace the radiator of your Voyager. I have replaced it twice almost each 8 monts. I think that something is failed in the cooling system that is impacting in the radiator life. Please let me know your comments. Thank you. Regards.

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Edgar Brito where did you get the replacement radiator? Some radiators are just cheap crap that should never be sold to anyone.

@helivesonforever 9 жыл бұрын

Robert, do you know how to check the transmission fluid on newer cars with no dipstick?

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

***Classified*** No, they really don't want you messing with it. You can check the owners manual. If you tell me the specific model, maybe I can Google it for you and check a few forums.

@helivesonforever 9 жыл бұрын

Robert DIY Thanks for the reply! It's a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. I've found a service port that is apparently for it, right next to the engine. There's a sealed cap on it with no dipstick in it. I just had it serviced but the dealer doesn't drop the pan to clean it or do the filter. I can't believe the manufacturers have taken this away, seems like a pointless idea to me, other than that they want your trans to fail so you take it to them to have it fixed!!!

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

***Classified*** Sad but true.

@sirsweetness8332 6 жыл бұрын

***Classified*** Toyotas have a full tube inside the drain bolt that Is deemed full at certain temperature ranges while running and drain bolt out. Crazy but I changed my fluid on my 2011 Camry with no dipstick. Car moved much easier after change and saved $7 in gas first week after fluid change.

@cancunence35 9 жыл бұрын

mr i want to replace the lower control arms on my dodge caravan 2005 do you have any video than i can look it

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

armando sanchez No I don't but if you go to my website and send me a text. It will remind me to go make one in the next few days.

@gususalvzz8344 4 жыл бұрын

Do i have to drain the A/C?

@RobertDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Did I drain the AC in the video?

@ah36206 6 жыл бұрын

Will a 05 radiator caravan fit a dodge grand caravan 03?

@RobertDIY 6 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. Have you checked a parts website to see if the pn is the same?

@deloatchsr 10 жыл бұрын

Is this the same procedure for a 2002 Chrysler Voyager?

@RobertDIY 10 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

@JonDunnmusician 10 жыл бұрын

$25 cap? wow, they are $5 in Florida in 2014

@mds2465 8 жыл бұрын

radiator replacement stinks on those. they're usually bolted onto the bumper from the inside.

@RobertDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Sackstein This one wasn't to bad.

@mds2465 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert DIY oh... maybe they changed it slightly on this generation. The a/c systems have always been problematic on these

@ayannahawkins6950 9 жыл бұрын

Good grief I hope my 2009 Dodge Journey doesn't give this much headache. Remove this, move that, remove this. lol

@RobertDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Ayanna Hawkins It's a process.