What tool do you need to remove a radiator?

To safely remove your radiator from the wall, you will need the following tools:

An adjustable spanner.
A pair of grips.
2 towels.
A washing up bowl.
A radiator bleed key.

Where is the radiator cap on a VE Commodore?

Under the engine cover there is a hidden cap.

How do you bleed a VY Commodore radiator?

Open the bleed nipple & fill the cooling system through the bottle until water comes from the bleed nipple (the bottle serves to keep the head height of the coolant above the nipple). Shut bleed nipple & replace radiator cap. Run for 5 mins & check cooling system at the radiator again..

How do I remove the coolant reservoir from my VZ Commodore?

First, pull the radiator overflow hose out of the side of the coolant reservoir fill neck and turn the steering wheel to the hard left to get room to get tools in. Laying on the ground undo the two screws on the front of the reservoir and screw on the frame rail, and you can then remove the reservoir.

Is replacing radiator easy?

Replacing a radiator can take most of a day, but, with care and patience, it is is doable. In order to replace a radiator, you’ll need to drain the old radiator, detach any the parts keeping it in place, remove it, install a new radiator, re-install any parts that were removed, and add coolant.

Can I change a radiator myself?

Changing your radiators is a pretty straight-forward job that can be done in just a couple of hours if you know what you are doing. The easiest way to do it is to replace your radiator like-for-like; meaning finding one that is the exact same size as your old one.

How do you bleed a Commodore radiator?

Stert your motor (cold) and open the bleed valve on top of your thermostat. Simply pour coolant through the coke bottle until no more will go in and no bubbles are coming out of the bleed valve. close the bleed valve, not too tight and make sure you still have a full radiator.

How much does it cost to replace a thermostat on a VE Commodore?

Thermostat replacement from $469 Get quotes for your Holden Commodore from independent specialists near you.

How do you remove the radiator cap on a Commodore?

1. Allow engine to cool to ambient temperature (less than 50°C), then remove radiator cap. Do not remove radiator cap while the engine coolant temperature is above 50°C, as personal injury may result. 2. Disconnect battery earth lead. 3. Remove coolant overflow hose from radiator filler neck connection. 4.

How do you change the coolant in a VY Commodore?

Give the engine and radiator a flush then reattach the bottom hose. If you remove the cover you will see a small bolt beside the top radiator hose. Remove this and fill the radiator until coolant with no bubbles come out.

What’s the best way to remove a radiator?

Remove coolant overflow hose from radiator filler neck connection. 4. Remove radiator lower hose from radiator connection and allow coolant to drain into a suitable splash tray. Always wear protective safety glasses when working with spring type hose clamps.

Why did my radiator explode on my Commodore?

In this video i will be removing the radiator in a VE Commodore. The reason being the radiator had failed inside causing transmission fluid to mix with the coolant leading to the radiator being clogged causing the radiator hoses to explode. Loading…

How do you remove a radiator on a Commodore?

Now the radiator seems to have a leak at the top when the car warms up can any one point me in the right direction for the correct procedure to remove the radiator. remove the 2 metal clips on either side of the radiator and it should lift straight out when its empty and no hoses hanging off it.

Do you need to remove the bottom radiator hose?

The only alternative is to remove the clamp and hose at the bottom of the radiator. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. to change the coolant in any engine you need to firstly remove the bottom radiator hose when the engine is cold not when the engine is hot and drain the whole system.