Thanks for this video!! A few things I did for my 2003 Forester: 1) drained the radiator 1st using radiator petcock instead of via the lower hose so it was less messy, 2) the lower hose clamp was reachable from above using a long metric socket, 3) all work was doable without jacking car up but you gotta lie on your back to remove lower hoses and it is lonely under there, 4) the two automatic transmission lines were the hardest because the nut on the clamps were facing up so had to remove from underneath with a small metric box wrench (a 5 or 6mm, can't remember), 5) replacement radiator was $75 online (a TYC 2674) and fit perfectly with no problems, 6) there are plenty of other youtube videos on refilling and burping the system. This job is not much harder than changing a tire and its fun to get a little messy. Just don't get coolant or transmission fluid in your eyeballs.
I usually look for DIY people I know but didn't see anything from usual Subaru people so I clicked this, and hear Rachet and Wrenches voice. Didn't realize you had multiple channels. Thanks for the video!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. I forgot to mark my transmission hoses...and was able to figure out which one went where via this video. I've learned a lot from you. Thanks!
It looks easier to remove the transmissions lines at the location you did in the video in order to pull out the whole transmission, but judging by the screw clamps next to the radiator it seems they were meant to be removed there instead.
Great video! Am in the middle of replacing my radiator now. Question: About how much Automatic Transmission Fluid must I add to replace the amount lost during the radiator replacement? I bought a couple of quarts just in case, but I suspect the amount actually needed is closer to 1 qt...
Huge fan of the Vids, I did this myself on my base model automatic 07 impreza but when I got the new radiator the pipes for the transmission lines are shorter and now don't fit back to the lines coming from the car. if possible please contact me if you have a solution for this
The reason I'm doing this repair is because my atf cooler lines are rusted right were you disconnected, I was told I can replace with rubber atf rated hose. I have to cut the metal part of line farther back and will not have the same connection. Can I just slip the rubber hose over the metal one and clamp it down?
Wait so is the radiator essentially just held in by those two brackets on the top? There's little to nothing holding it to the bottom of the radiator support frame? My lower rad support has rotted out so researching to see what's actually holding the radiator to it, but it seems like there's nothing
I was wondering if you knew what the part (hole) under the radiator cap is called. I have a subaru legacy 2003 and that part has been broken somehow. So now coolant leaks out of that hole. We want to replace it instead of replacing the whole radiator but don't know what that part is called so we can not find it. Thanks.
The whole top of the radiator is one piece of plastic. I had a crack in that area on my 02 legacy and I had to replace the whole thing. I'm a bit late to the party, but...hope this helps someone! :)
Good video, thanks. Mine is Auto transmission as well. Do you have to flush and fill the automatic transmission fluid after replacing the radiator? At the very least you will need to top it off, no? I am removing mine right now and not sure how much automatic transmission fluid will lead out and how much I will need to replace and if I need a filter or not, etc... Thanks for any replies.
I just did the job. No need to flush the transmission fluid as it doesn't get dirty from this job. If you capped off the lines when you changed radiators to prevent draining, there is only a little fluid lost within the old radiator. After your done just check your levels with the trans dipstick. I lost enough to go from the full to the low mark, so just topped it off a little.
John Baker, Right on, thanks! I just finished my timing belt and found the same thing. At 105,000 I am thinking I should replace the fluid though. Once I figure out if there is a filter I will change it.
Thanks for this video!! A few things I did for my 2003 Forester: 1) drained the radiator 1st using radiator petcock instead of via the lower hose so it was less messy, 2) the lower hose clamp was reachable from above using a long metric socket, 3) all work was doable without jacking car up but you gotta lie on your back to remove lower hoses and it is lonely under there, 4) the two automatic transmission lines were the hardest because the nut on the clamps were facing up so had to remove from underneath with a small metric box wrench (a 5 or 6mm, can't remember), 5) replacement radiator was $75 online (a TYC 2674) and fit perfectly with no problems, 6) there are plenty of other youtube videos on refilling and burping the system. This job is not much harder than changing a tire and its fun to get a little messy. Just don't get coolant or transmission fluid in your eyeballs.
I usually look for DIY people I know but didn't see anything from usual Subaru people so I clicked this, and hear Rachet and Wrenches voice. Didn't realize you had multiple channels. Thanks for the video!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. I forgot to mark my transmission hoses...and was able to figure out which one went where via this video. I've learned a lot from you. Thanks!
Very well done. Exactly what I needed. Done in record time.
Thank you, very helpful. Changed my Subaru Legacy 1999 cooling radiator easily.
Did u bleed it? How
Amazing video. The shots were very good. Thanks for the tips along the way too.
Haha at 5:43 "icecream truck!"
LMFAO...
Thank you for this, well done.
Can you replace the cooling fans without removing the entire radiator?
Very well said, easy-to-follow thank you
Here in 2021, would like to see the part where you swap the fans and bleed the system because I am a noob
On installation of a replacement radiator, how important is it to replace the foam strips the bottom and drivers side of the unit?
This helped a lot thank you so much man
It looks easier to remove the transmissions lines at the location you did in the video in order to pull out the whole transmission, but judging by the screw clamps next to the radiator it seems they were meant to be removed there instead.
I would be honored to buy you lunch after you just saved me
Excellent video! Thank you!
Where do you refill the oil that leaks out from the transmission fluid lines you undid??
Helpful, doing a Forester. Appreciate.
Thank you so much for this video! It is going to be a HUGE help!
I have to replace the condenser on a 2004 outback. Can the radiator stay hooked up while replacing the condenser or does it have to be out of the way.
Great video! Am in the middle of replacing my radiator now. Question: About how much Automatic Transmission Fluid must I add to replace the amount lost during the radiator replacement? I bought a couple of quarts just in case, but I suspect the amount actually needed is closer to 1 qt...
How did you replace the transmission fluid?
Yeah how much did you add and where did you add too?
Huge fan of the Vids, I did this myself on my base model automatic 07 impreza but when I got the new radiator the pipes for the transmission lines are shorter and now don't fit back to the lines coming from the car. if possible please contact me if you have a solution for this
Great video but I wish he filmed the entire thing front to back....
Icecream Truck! lol Thanks for the vid!
Thks...Got an 2003 Subaru
The reason I'm doing this repair is because my atf cooler lines are rusted right were you disconnected, I was told I can replace with rubber atf rated hose. I have to cut the metal part of line farther back and will not have the same connection. Can I just slip the rubber hose over the metal one and clamp it down?
You are a saint. Thank you.
Thank you sir!
Why do auto transmission lines go to radiator please. ?
The lower section of the radiator cools the transmission fluid
Awesome video man thanks!
Do you need an OEM radiator cap or can you use any generic brand? Also what PSI do you need for that radiator cap? Thank you.
How do you "bleed" the system? 9:33
Video here - ruclips.net/video/nThsFGa1vuE/видео.html
Wait so is the radiator essentially just held in by those two brackets on the top? There's little to nothing holding it to the bottom of the radiator support frame? My lower rad support has rotted out so researching to see what's actually holding the radiator to it, but it seems like there's nothing
It has two finger type extensions which go into matching rubber isolator at the bottom. Most radiators are only secured with a fastener at the top.
Thanks bro, very informative
Thks Km 😊
Wondering why you replaced this radiator? What was wrong with it?
I was wondering if you knew what the part (hole) under the radiator cap is called. I have a subaru legacy 2003 and that part has been broken somehow. So now coolant leaks out of that hole. We want to replace it instead of replacing the whole radiator but don't know what that part is called so we can not find it. Thanks.
The whole top of the radiator is one piece of plastic. I had a crack in that area on my 02 legacy and I had to replace the whole thing. I'm a bit late to the party, but...hope this helps someone! :)
Great! Thank You!
Heard that voice and thought.....this isn't ratchets and wrenches....BUT IT IS
Or you could drain the radiator out of the plug at the bottom so you don't have to make splash mess, when removing the lower hose.
Great! Thanks
Good video, thanks. Mine is Auto transmission as well. Do you have to flush and fill the automatic transmission fluid after replacing the radiator? At the very least you will need to top it off, no? I am removing mine right now and not sure how much automatic transmission fluid will lead out and how much I will need to replace and if I need a filter or not, etc... Thanks for any replies.
I just did the job. No need to flush the transmission fluid as it doesn't get dirty from this job. If you capped off the lines when you changed radiators to prevent draining, there is only a little fluid lost within the old radiator. After your done just check your levels with the trans dipstick. I lost enough to go from the full to the low mark, so just topped it off a little.
John Baker, Right on, thanks! I just finished my timing belt and found the same thing. At 105,000 I am thinking I should replace the fluid though. Once I figure out if there is a filter I will change it.
Thanks to Dave and John for asking/answering this question.
which subaru model has the same radiator as the subaru legacy
Bro. Thank you!
With that said....ICE CREAM TRUCK!!!!! Lol
I paid extra for the shield underneath. Dont get one. Pain in the backside when you have to work on the car
That dremel noise reminds me of the dentist..hate that noise
Same ice cream truck music around here.
is this the same way to change a 2000 Forrester?
basically
Ice cream truck lol
“Ice cream truck..”
What do you mean by bleed it?
+empireofurmind drain all the coolant
Engine is filthy.. lol
trump supporter here, love your videos
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