In this video I have a look at a customers Chevy 2011 Silverado that came with a customer complaint of overheating. Customer also says there is a mysterious fluid leaking a trail on the ground everywhere he goes. Doesn’t take long to see the leak in the radiator tub. Let’s get this radiator swapped out and get this guy back on the road.
-Enjoy!
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I only used the video to find out how to undo the jiffy tight connectors and even then I still used a pick
Good video.a big help in the upcoming job I have to do
Great job
I really dislike these newer radiators with plastic tanks, the end tanks eventually start leaking because the plastic cracks from the heat cycles or the seal/"clamps" holding the tanks give up. I finally bit the bullet and bought an all aluminum radiator for my '11 Silverado, only had to use both kidneys for collateral to afford it, but it's American made Fluidyne.
Just changed the radiator on mine. Love videos like these that give me the confidence to do it myself. Thank you sir.
Appreciate the video.
awesome
Maybe I missed this but not petcock on rads anymore? It has been a while since I have done a rad true enough.
I got a 2005 and my radiator just started leaking it’s been on the truck for 20 years.
great video with great tips , hopefully I have the patience to work on my daughters truck
I had to replace that motor mount and it was a bear. I'd rather drop the axles. 😅
Just did this job in a 2012 Yukon XL w/ the same 5.3L. Video was very helpful, especially the details with getting the hose clamps unclipped and the fan electrical connectors (mine fell apart too).
I used a Murray branded radiator, made in Canada. It was almost half the price of the genuine GM radiator ($260 vs $460) and fit great with no issues. Looked to be a quality unit.
very informative video and also entertaining thanks
This little guy just pops right out of there. And, this is why you need to keep your zipper shut!
THOSE ARE CALLED JESUS CLIPS(LOOSE ONE AND YOU WILL KNOW)
I've got this same year truck with the same problem. My plastic radiator cracked, and I'm going to be changing it in my driveway. You covered all the details, boss. I now know I need those jiffy tite tools. It will be a PITA without them. Thanks for what you're doing!
Thanks for the video Eric! Very informative and help me get the job done
Great install. you make it look so easy. You never threw a tool or cursed one time. must be nice. FYI I curse everything and come up with some zingers, quite a show. anyway thanks for letting me know that I will have my mech shop do this. you do great work
no new thermostat for piece of mind just saying.
Thank you so much for your help. Will plug you n my socials. My prayers for you and your family.
A couple questions. What radiator should I get for my 2011 Silverado same truck you worked on.
Good video. Well done. Dont mind the little snags. Helps understand what to do. Thank you.
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Very interesting, I think it was great ðŸ‘
In this video I learned that those fittings are called Jiffy-Tite. I've been disconnecting and reconnecting them for years and never knew their proper name. Thanks for that knowledge Eric.
Hey Eric, first time watching one of your videos and of all the ones I’ve seen of others doing work, yours is very straightforward without all the nonsense. I’m going to change my radiator out in a day or two (bought ac/delco on Amazon) and my question is this, how much transmission fluid and engine oil did you lose in the swap?
Gotta love-hate napper.