Miata Radiator Replacement - Keep Your Cool!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
  • Today we take a step back to some weekend warrior maintenance! As our miata's get older, they need general maintenance, and a radiator swap is on often at the top of that list. Luckily, Miata Radiator swaps are extremely easy, and we're here to show you just how it's done.
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    Coolant Funnel: amzn.to/2Sae7nX
    Coolant: amzn.to/34drSaS
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:15 - Disassembly
    7:41 - Switching Components
    11:45 - Install
    14:02 - Bleeding
    18:04 - Outro
    Music By:
    Adventures - A Himitsu
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Комментарии • 69

  • @EnfieldJoe
    @EnfieldJoe 3 года назад +14

    Well done. Your explanation of each step would give even an entry level DIY mechanic the confidence necessary to accomplish this task.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! We are learning with every video we do. Better content is always one video away.

  • @user-np6jv4we8q
    @user-np6jv4we8q 3 месяца назад +2

    This is an awesome video! You should be proud that you're educating many folks even years down the road. Thank you :)

  • @UhhitsJay
    @UhhitsJay 8 месяцев назад +2

    Best radiator replacement tutorial, made it’s super easy for me to replace mine

  • @hieronymusbosch9421
    @hieronymusbosch9421 2 месяца назад +1

    Some great camera angles there such as from the back of engine looking forward. Makes the process easier to understand. Thanks - ready to do the radiator on my daily drive NA now.

  • @bvward
    @bvward 3 года назад +8

    I believe the extra cooler is for automatic transmission models. The replacement must be a "one size fits all" part.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад

      Yeah, it could be used for other add ons like power steering coolers as well.

  • @hillbillysportsman5818
    @hillbillysportsman5818 3 года назад +1

    Thanks guys for a detailed video on this repair!

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад

      Thanks for the support, it’s greatly appreciated!!!

  • @Beardchanics
    @Beardchanics 3 года назад +4

    Nice and useful, will be doing that soon enough.

  • @rusedrv8830
    @rusedrv8830 Год назад +1

    Cleanest video of this I've seen thus far.....thanks for putting in the effort for the rest of us.

  • @a012210
    @a012210 3 года назад +4

    Watched several radiator replacement videos and this is the best and easiest to follow so far! This gives me more confidence to do this. Biggest concern is jack stand placement as I’m always worried about getting under a jacked up car

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the feedback! Pinch welds are best. Sometimes I’ll throw the wheels underneath also if I start to get anxious while I’m under the car.

  • @roadsterinusa
    @roadsterinusa 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great video, I just started replacing mine and you made my life easier. I haven’t finished it yet because I need to buy new bolts, but I just wanted to say thanks and 👍

  • @Cullenswrx
    @Cullenswrx 2 года назад +2

    obviously i’m late to the party but this is a very thorough and well put together explanation, thank you a lot, i just got an aftermarket radiator and am planning on getting it in this weekend, your video is a lifesaver

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  2 года назад

      Thanks for the support! Glad the video could help you out!

  • @brentlykens7851
    @brentlykens7851 3 года назад +1

    Perfect explanation. My '96 has that 'chocolate milk' look to the radiator. I am probably on borrowed time. The next nice, warm day will call for a radiator replacement.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад

      Good idea! Better than getting stuck on the side of the road!

  • @Julian-301
    @Julian-301 3 года назад +1

    wow this is a quality vid thank you broski!

  • @Bobby-tw3sw
    @Bobby-tw3sw 5 месяцев назад +1

    awesome job!!!

  • @michaelnolin1597
    @michaelnolin1597 2 года назад +1

    My 1992 radiator just failed, so I found your video most helpful. Impressed the radiator held up for 30 years in NH weather.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  2 года назад

      That’s impressive! Glad we could help

    • @davidfrank6666
      @davidfrank6666 Год назад

      mine too. big crack by the cap. the plug on the right fan, was silly, but this vid saved me. OMG! how dumb a design.

  • @tuongmai677
    @tuongmai677 2 года назад +1

    I wish I saw this video first. I watch another one and winged it when I try to take clips that attached the AC to the radiator. If i did it your way I wouldnt be in a pickle. Now I gotta try to reclip the AC line to the radiator. you showed an amazing view that made more sense to me. Thank you. I was losing hope and thought I had to remove my ac to get my Mushimotor radiator to fit

  • @RedlineMaximaSE
    @RedlineMaximaSE 2 года назад +1

    Nice video! When I’m doing a radiator swap I always like to run distilled water through the system and just give it a nice flush before putting new coolant in

  • @gregorymahnken9682
    @gregorymahnken9682 3 года назад +2

    I've been thinking about getting one of those funnels for awhile now. But "fill it and bounce on the bumper" just works so well sometimes! Lol

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      I used to do that, this is just a nice easy trick.

  • @Hawkzzzz258
    @Hawkzzzz258 Год назад +1

    Thanks mate!

  • @brandonantony2157
    @brandonantony2157 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @timbarrett3651
    @timbarrett3651 3 года назад +1

    Nice video, thanks for fixing my car!

  • @JASehring
    @JASehring 3 года назад +1

    Awesome tutorial. My NB1 has the same brown/green color, so it looks like I may need to do this sooner than later. I’ve only done basic maintenance on my car at this point, but I guess there’s there’s a time when you have to just jump into the more difficult jobs. Wish me luck that I don’t get in over my head.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад

      Thanks! If you have any questions send us a PM on insta.

    • @davidfrank6666
      @davidfrank6666 Год назад

      with this vid you should be good.

  • @MrTaoCheng
    @MrTaoCheng 3 года назад +2

    How much prediluted coolant do I need? My manual calls for 6 liters, so should I buy 2 gallons of coolant?

  • @ghostpunkkilla
    @ghostpunkkilla 3 года назад +2

    Couple tips I learned the hard way that weren't mentioned, if doing a full coolant flush be sure to run the heater to get the coolant/air flushed out of the core. Also make sure the rubber gasket on the funnel kit doesn't get stuck in the radiator fill neck otherwise you won't be able to (easily) get the rad cap back on.

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад +2

      The heater core will flush regardless of turning the heat on actually. It’s all propelled by the water pump, so fluid is flushing through the system no matter what!
      Did not know about the filler neck rubber gasket. I’ll keep an eye on that in the future so it doesn’t bite me. Thanks for the head up!

  • @thomassylvestro9041
    @thomassylvestro9041 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video. I notice the two fittings coming out of the bottom. My replacement has those as well, but the stock one does not are they blocked off not sure if I should install it or not?

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  10 месяцев назад +2

      They are for a transmission cooler. You can leave them unblocked and it won’t matter.

    • @thomassylvestro9041
      @thomassylvestro9041 10 месяцев назад

      @@NappMotorsports Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it...

  • @jonathanmundschau7906
    @jonathanmundschau7906 2 года назад +1

    did you jack it up from the engine or is there a subframe or crossmember there?

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  2 года назад +1

      The front subframe crosses over right in front of the oil pan.

  • @normal_media
    @normal_media 3 года назад +1

    uhg. blew some belts over the weekend and now that that task is done my radiator is spilling out as I fill it. so... on to the next task...

  • @StealthNinja4577
    @StealthNinja4577 8 месяцев назад +1

    That radiator cowl where your wrench rested at the beginning, is that oem? Is there a part number for it?

    • @StealthNinja4577
      @StealthNinja4577 8 месяцев назад +1

      For those that find this question in the future it is referred to as "Seal, Bumper" NA75-50-0K7A and is held on by "Rivet. Fastener" NA01-56-145

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  8 месяцев назад +1

      You can also by radiator cowl covers aftermarket.

    • @StealthNinja4577
      @StealthNinja4577 8 месяцев назад

      @@NappMotorsports yea admittedly the stock one is pretty thin and there's a circular punch out that can get old and fall out xD
      Saw a nice aluminum one by Dave Fab UK but finding the drawing that had the oem one was nagging at me

  • @tomedgar4375
    @tomedgar4375 2 года назад +1

    Looking for a video on replacing the radiator on a 2006 NC miata

  • @Guzy_trevor
    @Guzy_trevor 2 года назад +1

    What are the two little gold hook ups on the bottom for?

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  2 года назад +1

      Those are generic for a power steering cooler I believe. They don’t get used for anything.

    • @etiennepelissier7095
      @etiennepelissier7095 2 года назад

      @@NappMotorsports so I don’t have to connect anything to them at all?

  • @nyal1988
    @nyal1988 3 года назад +1

    We need better content, vvt & k turbo is what we want, we've all seen and know about radiator changes.. Cmon guys😉🤣

    • @hillbillysportsman5818
      @hillbillysportsman5818 3 года назад +3

      I think this will help someone doing this job! Thanks guys!

    • @NappMotorsports
      @NappMotorsports  3 года назад +4

      In due time Nyal. Build season is just around the corner. These videos not only provide general info but help us improve our process so production will be even better this build season.