I have a 98 Wrangler 4 cylinder.. the radiator is leaking all along the top (it is plastic). How easy is replacement if I do it myself? I found replacement aftermarket for $160.00(OEM), and a all metal one for $185.00 at radiators.com. The dealership wants $400.00 for the job. Any input would be appreciated!.
Thanks Scott
Pretty easy job. Drain the coolant, disconnect the auto tranny coolant lines (if you have an auto), diconnect the hoses, out it comes. Getting the large lines off might be a bit of a problem, they tend to glue them selves on after a while.
This might be a good time to clean and flush the whole cool> I have a 98 Wrangler 4 cylinder.. the radiator is leaking all along the top
RoyJ did pass the time by typing:
Like RoyJ says, it's easy. Not had to replace the one in my ZJ yet but I did have it out to do the harmonic balancer.
You need a couple of rubber plugs/caps to keep the tranny fluid from draining all over the place.
-- DougW
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