DIY: Radiator Hose Replacement

Thorazine_IM · 07-26-2013, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1325

It's not different. There's only one pressurized cap which is silver with a warning label on it. The reservoir tank has black plastic cap. Refill via the silver cap but only when the vehicle has cooled significantly.

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it is different. you're talking about older model 370's. they changed the set up in the newer ones strating with i think 2011's?? click on the link and check out the pics.

1325 · 07-26-2013, 02:26 PM

Ah! I stand corrected and see what you mean now. Regardless, you'll need to tale the cap off closest to the engine with due care (use a rag to prevent scathing). You'll want to take the reservoir cap off too to drain the old coolant that's pooled in there. At least on the 2010 model year, only two 10mm bolts hold it in place, and you can tilt the tank to dump the fluid.

Thorazine_IM · 07-26-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1325

Ah! I stand corrected and see what you mean now. Regardless, you'll need to tale the cap off closest to the engine with due care (use a rag to prevent scathing). You'll want to take the reservoir cap off too to drain the old coolant that's pooled in there. At least on the 2010 model year, only two 10mm bolts hold it in place, and you can tilt the tank to dump the fluid.

So when I burp it I leave the cap off and the funnel in the hole closer to the engine correct?

1325 · 07-26-2013, 09:31 PM

Correct. Burping the system is actually as simple as squeezing the large hoses that connect to the radiator to the engine by hand. You can hear the gargle as fluid is pushed through and also see the fluid go down at the cap.

Thorazine_IM · 07-30-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1325

Correct. Burping the system is actually as simple as squeezing the large hoses that connect to the radiator to the engine by hand. You can hear the gargle as fluid is pushed through and also see the fluid go down at the cap.

so if you do this method do you still have to turn the heater on full blast while the engine is running as what was mentioned in the video?

1325 · 07-30-2013, 03:25 PM

Yes to ensure it cycles throughout the block.

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07-26-2013, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 16	Ah! I stand corrected and see what you mean now. Regardless, you'll need to tale the cap off closest to the engine with due care (use a rag to prevent scathing). You'll want to take the reservoir cap off too to drain the old coolant that's pooled in there. At least on the 2010 model year, only two 10mm bolts hold it in place, and you can tilt the tank to dump the fluid.

07-26-2013, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 16	Correct. Burping the system is actually as simple as squeezing the large hoses that connect to the radiator to the engine by hand. You can hear the gargle as fluid is pushed through and also see the fluid go down at the cap.

07-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 16	Yes to ensure it cycles throughout the block.