It was fun in spite of the challenges along the way. Thanks Lloyd
@rustyrods8535
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when one part fix every car of that model for that year and a couple years ether direction not six different parts and configuration for one year . Give me a 55 Ford or Chevy anytime . Thanks for sharing George .
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on that one for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
@GardenTractorBoy
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the radiator replacement. It is great when you come across a company that has thought about what it needs to do to make a part that can fit all versions of the car
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
You got that right. Thanks for stopping by.
@txsviking
3 жыл бұрын
You turned a not-so-fun job into a fun job with the family. Great work.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone did get involved and even learned a couple of things along the way. Thanks Terry
@805ROADKING
3 жыл бұрын
Good job by the whole crew!! Sounds like the toughest part of the job was getting the correct parts!!☺
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
You nailed it EJ, that and getting back up off the floor...
@805ROADKING
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan I wasn't gonna mention getting off the floor because you did it much better than I do!!☺
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Glad you found the correct radiator/fittings.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Moe.
@busman5429
3 жыл бұрын
I was living in TN just 45min south of the Saturn plant back when they started building it. When it opened a few of our works went to work for them.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Now they have all new jobs I guess, eh? Thanks Dan
@DamsLifestyle
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and important tips to whoever will try to replace radiator of the same make. Thanks for sharing
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to stop by.
@moparnut6286
3 жыл бұрын
Oh the joys of working on modern vehicles. The last Saturn I worked on I put an engine in it.... For a buddy of mine, You guys looked like you had a fun time working on that Saturn.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
No more engine swaps for this old man... Thanks for stopping by
@TheKnacklersWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Good work George... I feel sure this will help someone in the future...
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
I hope so too. Thanks so much
@abyaf94
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bunches for making this video!!!
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
2 жыл бұрын
You are entirely welcome and thank you for stopping by the carport today.
@shawnmrfixitlee6478
3 жыл бұрын
Great share George, and great Detail .. Should help some folks out !! ENJOYED..
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shawn
@jpbbears54
Жыл бұрын
Hi i bought this radiator from the link and fittings are still too big . Basically same radiator i bought from amazon . Not sure what to do any tips?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
Жыл бұрын
Did you remove the included zip connectors that were screwed in from the factory? This was our second radiator and we still have the first. Make sure your vehicle is the same as the one we were working on. I tried to find adapters at the local parts store and was unsuccessful. Without seeing your parts and pieces it's hard to tell you what to do next. If you want to send me pics of your radiator fittings and your coolant lines compared, then I may be able to help. You can email me at: theshadetreefixitman@gmail.com
@iiseektruthjustice6463
Жыл бұрын
What size wrench for trany line?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
Жыл бұрын
I did this a while ago, but if memory serves me correctly, I believe that transmission line is a 17mm wrench...but I could be wrong, since this was a couple of years ago now (I think). Thanks for stopping by.
@strangebandz
5 ай бұрын
Hey what’s the link or info to get the right radiator I’m having a hard time finding 1
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
5 ай бұрын
www.buyaradiator.com/products/2004-saturn-ion-2-2-l-radiator-miz-2608 is the link that was in the description, which is where we bought the right radiator. Thanks for stopping by. Hope your project goes smoothly.
@nikbazik2786
3 жыл бұрын
+ 👍👍👍
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@lamarepps8748
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for ya’lls help!
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by and joining the fun!
@Muva420
10 ай бұрын
@theshadetreefix-itman Sooo I have a question I bought this radiator from this link and got the radiator because I have the same exact car....but when trying to put the radiator on the transmission line it doesnt fit it's like the transmission line only goes so far down.....if you could give me any advice it would be very helpful
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
10 ай бұрын
Does your car have the quick connects? It sounds like it. Evidently there is a possibility of both kinds of connections. I hope you can find the solution. Thanks for stopping by.
@Muva420
10 ай бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan yes I hope so too I'm new to this car thing. But this was a hard radiator to find!! Thanks for your video, helped out a lot!!
@N-Scale
3 жыл бұрын
Good Job George !!!
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@mudnut59
3 жыл бұрын
That’s quite a project of getting a rad replaced, good job though George! Cheers
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
@ramblers69
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a project, not like the old days for sure, :)
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Boy you can say that again. As another poster commented, give me a 55 Chevy any day! Thanks Tom
@skateORsoccer
Жыл бұрын
This video is ultra helpful! Anyone know what size wrench is required to undo the trans fluid lines from the radiator?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
Жыл бұрын
If you watched the video all the way through you would see that we used an 18mm wrench to remove/install the cooling lines into the radiator. Glad to help and thanks for watching.
@fernandosanchez-je6vm
3 жыл бұрын
How did you put the radiator fluid back in
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
We refilled it through the overflow tank, keeping an eye on it for when the thermostat opened. After road testing we checked it again. It's been going for nearly a week now and still working well. Thank you Fernando.
@mattthescrapwhisperer
3 жыл бұрын
Great ending to a tough job. Did you have any trouble purging air from the system?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
It seems to be working just fine a day later! Thanks Matt
@robnye8788
Жыл бұрын
Was this an automatic or a 5 speed?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
Жыл бұрын
Automatic, which is why it had coolant lines running into the radiator. Thanks for stopping by.
@robnye8788
Жыл бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan thank you, your video was very helpful
@nashguy207
3 жыл бұрын
Great video George this should help a lot of people needing to do this on this car. You should of had Andrew under the car with Mike and just told them what to do your getting like me to old to be under a car working that hard. LOL
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew isn't quite mechanical enough to be able to do this kind of stuff. He is a better goffer. LOL Thanks Bob
@steveesposito
3 жыл бұрын
How and how much transmission fluid did you have to replace?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
I think it was 2 gallons of 50% mix of water and coolant, but it will depend on how much you drain out of your system in your project. Thanks for stopping by
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
There is a dipstick to check fluid level. see this video for best explanation: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ISt3qqPkZF5oaw
@steveesposito
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan *transmission* fluid
@steveesposito
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan not on our 2004 Ion, no dipstick in the video you linked to either
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
@@steveesposito There is a level indicator by removing the inspection bolt, as per the video. There is also a bolt/plug on top of the transmission to fill the tranny fluid. The inspection plug is down low on the side of the transmission just above the pan, as per the video and the fill plug is on top of the transmission, as per the video. Hope this helps.
@greggkuzila7513
3 жыл бұрын
Good job
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for stopping by.
@dukesworld3020
3 жыл бұрын
Good job George, How is BigDawg doing?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Not good, unfortunately. He is back in the hospital with pneumonia. They are draining the fluid from his lungs and around his heart and probably will continue to do so until the end of this week. Thanks for asking
@dukesworld3020
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan Tell him we're praying for him.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
@@dukesworld3020 Thank you so much, Duke
@dalebrummett5328
2 жыл бұрын
We bought a radiator watched your video, did everything right but the holes on the hoses are to small for the holes on radiator. We bought a 2.2 is there a difference between 2.0 and 2.2?
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
2 жыл бұрын
You have the better of situations. I bought 2 radiators, my first the hoses were too big for the radiator holes. You probably can get adapters to make your hoses work with the radiator you have. There is a difference between 2.0 & 2.2, and even which transmission you have in your car. Hope you can get it working again. Thanks for stopping by.
@gregvan5057
3 жыл бұрын
Don't you love it when the family arrive with Dad I have a little problem lol
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
LOL That is the fate of a fellow who was a certified mechanic for a number of years. I enjoy helping them out when I can. Thanks Greg
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