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phoenixheat_2002
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2002 Ford Ranger XLT Single Cab 2wd
2.3L (more power than you can shake a stick at * insert sarcasm here*)
Automatic Transmission (wooo hooo again)
Well, as I'm sure we all know, Ford (in their infinite wisdom) decided to use plastic end tanks on our radiators. Low and behold, mine is either cracked, or is just leaking from where the end tank has been crimped onto the radiator core.
Luckily, it's a slow leak so I'm buying time by adding water everytime I start it until I can fix the issue this weekend.
My question is, are there any benefits to having a shop repair my old end tank? or is it a wiser move to simply replace the entire radiator on my own?
Also, for anyone that's completed this job...
Have you had any issues removing your old radiator? it looks pretty straight forward but any helpful insight is welcome.
Were there any issues with the transmission hardlines? Anything particular that I might need to know before removing them? I'm assuming I'll need to replace the amount of trans fluid lost when i remove the old radiator correct? if so, does this just fill through the trans dipstick tube like most auto transmissions?
Thanks for any help offered!
ohh and for your time, I offer a couple photos I've taken.
POSSIBLE NWS BELOW (depending on where you work) GIRL IN SHORT SKIRT... KIND OF SEE HER ASS A LITTLE BIT
2.3L (more power than you can shake a stick at * insert sarcasm here*)
Automatic Transmission (wooo hooo again)
Well, as I'm sure we all know, Ford (in their infinite wisdom) decided to use plastic end tanks on our radiators. Low and behold, mine is either cracked, or is just leaking from where the end tank has been crimped onto the radiator core.
Luckily, it's a slow leak so I'm buying time by adding water everytime I start it until I can fix the issue this weekend.
My question is, are there any benefits to having a shop repair my old end tank? or is it a wiser move to simply replace the entire radiator on my own?
Also, for anyone that's completed this job...
Have you had any issues removing your old radiator? it looks pretty straight forward but any helpful insight is welcome.
Were there any issues with the transmission hardlines? Anything particular that I might need to know before removing them? I'm assuming I'll need to replace the amount of trans fluid lost when i remove the old radiator correct? if so, does this just fill through the trans dipstick tube like most auto transmissions?
Thanks for any help offered!
ohh and for your time, I offer a couple photos I've taken.
POSSIBLE NWS BELOW (depending on where you work) GIRL IN SHORT SKIRT... KIND OF SEE HER ASS A LITTLE BIT
