without a doubt, removing the fan was the most difficult task I've had on this cruze. i recall taking about 8 hours of struggle to get it done. It was issue after issue, mismatched replacement parts etc. GM garage had quoted me $1400 for the fan replacement. Now i understand why
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I work on cars all the time and these radiators have me feeling like an amateur sometimes. There's limited room , difficult connections, a lot of attachments like the cars built around them now days. You are not alone. Thanks for the feedback.
@JohnVelez-7
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect brother I watched this while at work on a customers car and I got it! God bless you and thank you sir!
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the terrific feedback and thank you for watching.
@2LegitTwoQuit
3 жыл бұрын
Your the only person who has detailed video on how to do this! Thank you sir 👍🏽
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. Thank you very much for the kind words and thanks for watching.
@ricksrandomrepairsandrevie9611
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just finished the replacement on my 2012 Cruze and was able to do it without removal of the front bumper cover or cross member after watching another video. I did remove the grommets off the top so I could pull the bumper cover slightly and then used a long screwdriver to release the tabs for the condenser. Pulled the radiator out from underneath and I did have some assistance from my wife. Using cardboard to cover the new radiator for installation is a must! Thank you for taking time to film and explain this!
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Great job , and thank you very much for the feedback.
@pureshotimages1478
3 жыл бұрын
What video
@jeffwilliams895
3 жыл бұрын
This is a really well done video for a very difficult task, so thank you for that. I've worked on a lot of cars, and I don't think I could have done this without this video. I ran into a really big snag when I put the new radiator back into the car, because I could not get the trans cooler line bracket back onto the side of the radiator. You mention at the 26 minute mark that your bracket was just hanging there. It is supposed to slide onto the new radiator housing. I tried to do this in the car, and finally had to resort to taking the rubber trans cooler lines off to free up the bracket, and then install it out of the car. I'm sharing this to maybe save others a lot of time and frustration. Thank you again for this great video. I am now a subscriber to your channel.
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Very good information , thank you for sharing .
@harcoisthebeezneez
2 жыл бұрын
How do you get that bracket off the old radiator? I have my radiator completely loose from the car except that bracket.
@mentalhealthculture
3 жыл бұрын
you saved me, I was struggling on removing the fan, Thank you so much.
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the great feedback and thanks for watching.
@matt42728
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice work man & this was really helpful. I have my replacement radiator arriving today & wanted to do some preliminary research before tackling this. Thanks for the great info!
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck on yours and hope all goes smoothly . Thank you very much for watching.
@johnnytiboni6745
3 жыл бұрын
Bro you have got some nice ratchets and shit I'm jealous it definetly makes the job easy
@blaschavez6560
7 ай бұрын
My solution to the upper radiator hose was to wrap wire coat hanger around the tabs get some pliers and twist till they closed enough to pull out the hose, took a couple of tries had to adjust the hose to get a better angle for a better squeeze from the coat hanger, also have to remove the headlight and right side of the bumper. Only way to avoid pulling the entire radiator out and dealing with those cooler lines.
@s33therfan
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing , much appreciated.
@whitneymueller512
3 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful for my 2014 Chevy Cruze LT. Thank you! And I had to take the bumper off of mine
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated.
@jadowa69
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, there is a tool for those tranny lines that is super easy to use. Just put it on the line, push it into the grommet in the rad, twist it and it pushes the little tabs on the springs out. Then the lines pops out with the tool. Super easy! I use it on any tranny lines that come into my shop
@s33therfan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and the feedback.
@wolfnorth7075
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 cruze eco manual. The other day I was doing the bleeding the cooling system and damaged the bleeding screw on the top back of the radiator, I tightened it too much and destroy the shape of the plastic bleeding screw. The bleeding screw (valve) on cost $7. However in order to get off the damaged bleeding screw, I might have to take off all these stuff before have the access for that plastic screw. I am wondering which swing engineer in GM design this? Why did they hide the bleeding screw on the back of the radiator? The good old functioning cap, on the other cars, was on the top of the radiator, and it was a metal cap. I hate those 'smart' swing engineers in GM.
@s33therfan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and for sharing much appreciated.
@yuzisolt1774
Жыл бұрын
Good video I was just worried that u will wrap up everything and forget to remove the cardboard lol
@PurpleReign28
3 жыл бұрын
Just had my radiator crack on me while on a rush hour traffic, construction ridden freeway in L.A. today.... this is the 6th time in 7 years my coolant system in my Cruze has left me stranded. About ready to give it up.....
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you bad luck, if it helps you are not alone, I have a vehicle I am working on now thats had a lot of issues one after the other. Hopefully with the new parts you have replaced it will last a lot longer. I appreciate you sharing and thank you for watching.
@Listening4n0w
Жыл бұрын
Excellent recording.
@s33therfan
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@arbeachhunt4089
11 ай бұрын
Radiator still in good shape?
@Anthony-uq3zb
3 жыл бұрын
How do you take the plastic clips that hold the wires to the metal out of the top of the radiator support bar without breaking them? It's little stuff like that that videos rarely explain that end up tacking hours onto car maintenance jobs 😂
@earledmondsjr789
2 жыл бұрын
Great video i got a 2013 Chevy Cruze Lt im trying get that radiator hose 20:33 replace is there any way to get that bottom clap off without taking the radiator out
@s33therfan
2 жыл бұрын
You will have to scroll through to find the segment , but I believe I covered both of these removals in this other video. Thanks for watching. kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZeJmGyiq5uBYGk
@earledmondsjr789
2 жыл бұрын
@@s33therfan ok thx
@terrytorres7075
3 жыл бұрын
I had new radiator and fan put in, but the fan starts when I start car and never shuts off, and it's not even hot. Why???
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I would first check and see if the coolant sensor has been unplugged or the connector damaged . The sensor on your left as your facing the car , on the radiator. Thats where would most likely be the issue because the radiator was replaced. Thanks for watching.
@jerrymaushard3835
3 жыл бұрын
Is the chevy sonic pretty close to the same? I have a 2012 with crank radiator near upper radiator hose. Thanks for the video. Looks like a pain.
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it will be similar because of the same engine. Thanks for watching.
@jerrymaushard3835
3 жыл бұрын
@@s33therfan looks like I have to remove the whole bumper. Thanks for your video. Will be very help as I dig into this.
@817mario
Жыл бұрын
great video! how is the aftermarket radiator doing so far ??
@s33therfan
Жыл бұрын
Works great , thank you for the feedback.
@TheFafora
2 жыл бұрын
Good guide 👍
@s33therfan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the terrific feedback.
@kwaivrr1354
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks. Do you have to drain the Transmission fluid out before removing transmission pipes?
@s33therfan
2 жыл бұрын
No , you can remove the tran lines first , there will always be some fluid drain out of the lines so you will want a drain pan handy. Sometimes I will plug them off just to prevent them from dripping. Thanks for watching.
@jorgelema1911
3 жыл бұрын
Very good video 👍
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching.
@basemabdo3848
3 жыл бұрын
Im Egyptian you very good
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you the great feedback. Best of luck on your projects. Thanks for watching.
@alga4903
3 жыл бұрын
I'm mexican, you are good
@pstreetgarage7304
Жыл бұрын
Nice job
@s33therfan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@petew8238
2 жыл бұрын
Great video but it's not that hard to remove the bumper and makes your work way easier. So with a extra 10 mins removing the bumper u save a lot of tight spots. But still a great video. Not sure with way I will do it yet.
@tonysvensson6108
3 жыл бұрын
Is the transmission lines on all cars or just automatic cars?
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Just the automatics as far as I'm aware . Thanks for the feedback.
@intraw831
3 жыл бұрын
Those transmission lines killed me today
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I can definitley relate. Thanks for watching.
@intraw831
3 жыл бұрын
@@s33therfan getting them back in was worse
@ronaldphelps2085
3 жыл бұрын
Good Job!
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@huseyinhadimioglu5622
Жыл бұрын
wHERY GOOD, THANKS.
@s33therfan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@luisnayelisanchez3643
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, done
@s33therfan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback , much appreciated.
@sparkymikey25
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching.
@yoyoramos7909
12 күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@s33therfan
11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@alga4903
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it easier to get it out from the bottom?
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure but I will say as far as engine removal this car is one of the easiest to remove. The engine bay is actually quite roomy. Thanks for watching.
@stevenmacdonald1256
3 жыл бұрын
Cardboard
@tengzturiagaiii3185
3 жыл бұрын
That hose that still connects to the radiator are hard to find. Do you have a part number or is that a dealer part?
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Oreillys had both hoses the last time I needed one. I believe it needed ordered though. I believe I ordered some from ebay for this car. That hose going to the overflow tank loves to leak also, every Cruze Ive seen was leaking there. The orings just fail on these. Thanks for watching.
@luisroebuck4354
Ай бұрын
if you wandering why GM is going out of business sooner than later here is why cardboard engineers design
@RC-yi9jm
2 жыл бұрын
U forgot to take the cardboard off the radiator
@prdisrespect7820
2 жыл бұрын
These cars are complete lemons , always has coolant issues
@edgarvarges6172
3 жыл бұрын
Part number
@s33therfan
3 жыл бұрын
Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/154070233935 Here is a similar radiator as the one I ordered shows to be out of stock. Thank you for watching.
@matthewlobberecht6187
3 жыл бұрын
Not all Cruzes take the same radiator. The oil cooler lines are on different sides of the radiator. I got one for mine and found out the hard way.
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