Thank you Dieselworld...I'm getting ready to do the same on my '95 cummins. I have more confidence in doing a proper job now. It's folks like you posting information like this that makes technology/ social media raise up to its intended purpose. Great job.
Same leak I had, almost same place, but mine did drain. Suspect the gasket between tank and radiator core. Great video. Oh, and I have over 450,000 miles on my 2001 Ram. So it lasted 21 years and almost 1/2 million miles.
I just bought a Dodge Cummins and the guy never cleaned it inside of an engine bay so there's Blow by oil all over everything cuz apparently he had it for 20 years and never clean the inside of the engine bay so for 20 years to settle drip setup my radiator head 0 percent air flow anywhere except for where the fan was and it got too hot and blew out so now I'm having to replace that lucky for me it's a Cummins so the motor sign because them are some of the toughest Motors ever made but I got lucky that it didn't work nothing in the engine block cuz I didn't notice the lake until I was on my way home and I realized I was getting too hot then stop saying coolant squirting out then when I got home and pulled it off as when I figured that out but this video was very informative keep up the good work man
Maybe you knew this, but the petcock is not a quarter turn, keep backing it out and it will start to flow. Once you go past 90 degrees the threads become very aggressive and it backs out quickly. It doesn't come all the way out as it has a stop built in
It’s tough to take you serious when you misspell Cummins in your title. However as I watch it you did a pretty decent job explaining and so forth. Thanks.
.....because you have never made a typo and live a perfect life???? Go worry about something that actually matters. If a misspelled word ruins everything for you then by all mean go pay someone to do the job for you. lol
@@DieselWorld Yeah, i ended up draining it through the main hose. I also ended up replacing the turbo all the way from the engine. I purchased AfE Power exhaust manifold and turbo parts. Everything that was cat steel was totally corroded, so badly that I have never seen anything that bad ever. For a truck with only 81,000 miles on it even at 17 years old It is a terrible situation. I believe aside from the snow plow they definitely must have had a salt spreader mounted on it as well.
HERE IS THE PROPER REMOVAL TECHNIQUE: (1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.Remove the 10mm nuts retaining the positive cable to the top of radiator. Position positive battery cable to rear of vehicle. (2) Drain the cooling system using the petcock at the lower end of the radiator on the drivers side. If it is inoperable, remove the lower radiator hose. Save the ethylene glycol antifreeze (if possible) to reuse if it still looks clean, otherwise dispose of it as per state law. Note: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with a matching number or letter. (3) Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator. (4) Remove coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck nipple. (5) Remove the coolant reserve/overflow tank from the fan shroud (pull straight up). The tank slips into T-slots on the fan shroud. Disconnect the overflow hose from the radiator. (6) Disconnect electrical connectors at windshield washer reservoir tank and the hose to the windshield washers and remove tank. Use one or two 8" screwdrivers to press behind the windshield washer reservoir tank while pulling up. This will release the two round nipples in the middle of the tank which is holding it in place. (7) Remove the two metal clips retaining the upper part of fan shroud to the top of radiator. (8) Remove the four fan shroud mounting bolts with a 10mm wrench. Position shroud rearward over the fan blades towards engine. (9) Remove the two radiator upper mounting bolts with a 10mm wrench. (10) Lift radiator straight up and out of engine compartment. The bottom of the radiator is equipped with two alignment dowels that fit into holes in the lower radiator support panel. Rubber biscuits (insulators) are installed to these dowels. Take care not to damage cooling fins or tubes on the radiator and air conditioning condenser when removing.
Thank you Dieselworld...I'm getting ready to do the same on my '95 cummins. I have more confidence in doing a proper job now. It's folks like you posting information like this that makes technology/ social media raise up to its intended purpose. Great job.
Best 2002 5.9 Ram radiator replacement video out here!
Thanks Russell. Saved my ass.
Same leak I had, almost same place, but mine did drain. Suspect the gasket between tank and radiator core. Great video. Oh, and I have over 450,000 miles on my 2001 Ram. So it lasted 21 years and almost 1/2 million miles.
If the drain plug is clogged, just drill a 3/8 inch hole next to it ( at bottom ). You are replacing a bad radiator anyway.
If the drain plug is clogged ~ Use a siphon hose! #Doy
I just bought a Dodge Cummins and the guy never cleaned it inside of an engine bay so there's Blow by oil all over everything cuz apparently he had it for 20 years and never clean the inside of the engine bay so for 20 years to settle drip setup my radiator head 0 percent air flow anywhere except for where the fan was and it got too hot and blew out so now I'm having to replace that lucky for me it's a Cummins so the motor sign because them are some of the toughest Motors ever made but I got lucky that it didn't work nothing in the engine block cuz I didn't notice the lake until I was on my way home and I realized I was getting too hot then stop saying coolant squirting out then when I got home and pulled it off as when I figured that out but this video was very informative keep up the good work man
Wow this same exact issue is happening to my 99 cummins right now... Thank You SO MUCH for this video. Now i can fix it myself and save $$ Thanks!!
Thanks for the tip on the radiator overflow...mine leaks and my son and I couldn't figure out how to remove it!
+John Latham Your welcome.
Maybe you knew this, but the petcock is not a quarter turn, keep backing it out and it will start to flow. Once you go past 90 degrees the threads become very aggressive and it backs out quickly. It doesn't come all the way out as it has a stop built in
It’s tough to take you serious when you misspell Cummins in your title.
However as I watch it you did a pretty decent job explaining and so forth. Thanks.
.....because you have never made a typo and live a perfect life???? Go worry about something that actually matters. If a misspelled word ruins everything for you then by all mean go pay someone to do the job for you. lol
Very true point I’ve made plenty of typos. I would just suggest an edit, which you can do.
I corrected it thanks!
The petcock you have to turn 90 degrees and pull out at the same time and it will drain
Don't use the drain petcock unless you are getting a new radiator. The plastic tank won't handle the stress. Pull the hoses instead.
Do you know if a dipstick tube from a 2000 cummins fit on a 98. N or even a 2005 to a 98. With the 5.9 24 valve cummins
Sometimes you can pinch the pinch welds and fix the leak ..done it a few times with good success and a couple times did t work so well ..
If the drain plug is clogged ~ Use a siphon hose! #Doy!
I turned my petcock 90° but nothing comes out. Is it clogged or am I doing it wrong?
No its seized.
@@DieselWorld Yeah, i ended up draining it through the main hose.
I also ended up replacing the turbo all the way from the engine. I purchased AfE Power exhaust manifold and turbo parts. Everything that was cat steel was totally corroded, so badly that I have never seen anything that bad ever.
For a truck with only 81,000 miles on it even at 17 years old It is a terrible situation. I believe aside from the snow plow they definitely must have had a salt spreader mounted on it as well.
thanks very knowledgeable ken
Could I use hb weld to fix it ?
NO!
Why is that ?
HERE IS THE PROPER REMOVAL TECHNIQUE:
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.Remove the 10mm nuts retaining the positive cable to the top of radiator. Position positive battery cable to rear of vehicle.
(2) Drain the cooling system using the petcock at the lower end of the radiator on the drivers side. If it is inoperable, remove the lower radiator hose. Save the ethylene glycol antifreeze (if possible) to reuse if it still looks clean, otherwise dispose of it as per state law.
Note: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with a matching number or letter.
(3) Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
(4) Remove coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck nipple.
(5) Remove the coolant reserve/overflow tank from the fan shroud (pull straight up). The tank slips into T-slots on the fan shroud. Disconnect the overflow hose from the radiator.
(6) Disconnect electrical connectors at windshield washer reservoir tank and the hose to the windshield washers and remove tank. Use one or two 8" screwdrivers to press behind the windshield washer reservoir tank while pulling up. This will release the two round nipples in the middle of the tank which is holding it in place.
(7) Remove the two metal clips retaining the upper part of fan shroud to the top of radiator.
(8) Remove the four fan shroud mounting bolts with a 10mm wrench. Position shroud rearward over the fan blades towards engine.
(9) Remove the two radiator upper mounting bolts with a 10mm wrench.
(10) Lift radiator straight up and out of engine compartment. The bottom of the radiator is equipped with two alignment dowels that fit into holes in the lower radiator support panel. Rubber biscuits (insulators) are installed to these dowels. Take care not to damage cooling fins or tubes on the radiator and air conditioning condenser when removing.
Okay, I give up! You're supposed to "yank" the drain petcock? It's not a simple turning?
Its seized up and you will need to get an new radiator so just break it or drill it out.
Very good video. Thank you.
Thanks!