This video covers the radiator replacement in a 1998 Acura 3.2TL. The information also applies to the 91-95 Acura Legend, the 96-2004 Acura RL, and the 96-98 3.2TL. I’ve done a few radiator replacement videos in the past but this time I decided to break out the GoPro. I think it makes for a more engaging repair experience. It doesn’t capture everything, but it does make it feel like you’re doing the repair yourself which is kinda cool.
Special thanks to 1800Radiator for supplying the radiator for this repair. Check them out here: https://www.radiator.com
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Dude… spark plug trick was utilized changing my 08 Acura TL radiator. Worked like a charm. Thanks, Eric!!
I enjoyed your video. Thank you. ^^
Thanks to this video I changed mine during my lunch break. 30 mins I went prepared. No time for games 👍
Just replaced the radiator in my 97 TL using only this video.
Great tutorial with some solid tips/hacks.
Terrible bleeding system coverage, seeing how that is the most important part. Sorry to be a negative Nancy but I expect more. 😂 Seriously though everything else was ok, but bleeding the system should of been covered in detail.
Great video, and it’s really helpful
Darn, that trick with the vice grips is the most ingenious thing I've seen all day today. I believe it falls under the "How the hell did I miss that?" category.
Found this video after my 98 TL showed the same leak on the radiator, super helpful in determining that’s the problem. 98 3.2 TL with 230,000mi and original radiator, so not too bad considering it’s 20 years old. Thanks for the video!
Wish this was done on a 1999 TL so that it would help a lot incase I need to replace my radiator D:
TEACH IDIOTS NOT TO TRUST CHINA JUNK OR ANY JACK BLOCK IT UP
I really needed to see this video!! Thanks
hi eric…where can i purchase a 99 3.2 tl acura radiator….not to expensive…i live in memphis tn
Great explanation. Thank you. Have a nice day.
I replaced the Acura’s radiator, thermostat upper and lower radiator hose about three years ago… no problems. Recently it over heated and I noticed the fan actually melted and the fan fuse popped. Now I’ve installed a new motor for the fan but they only kick on if the ac is running. They don’t kick on at operating temperature with the ac off. I believe it maybe the relay. Do you know which relay controls that and how to test them?
you have a video showing how to replace the cooling fan control relay my 97 Acura tl 3.2 cooling fans do not come on when they should they only come on right before it gets to the red line and drops back down help me please can't seem to find it or how to replace it
Thanks …had sometime over the holidays and thought Id try this out…saved me some money big time…and a ego boost with the family
Hey I love your videos very informative , just wondering if you've ever done the oil pan gasket on the same car in the video?
As a person that has been involved in the design of engine cooling systems, you really should make every attempt at putting those "Baffles" back into place. They are used exactly as described to get the air flow proper through not just the Condenser, but the Radiator as well. I have seen 20 and 30 degree temperature changes due to not having those baffles into place. In most cases this isn't a huge problem, but it is something to be aware of. Most of the time these are engineered into meet a certain specification. GREAT video, you made this look so easy!
By the way , I hope you get your own show one day….your the best and you always save me money, thanks
Hello Eric I have a question about my 2004 Cadillac deviled., recently my temp light was almost in the red, I live in Vegas and the temp out here gets to 115 degrees during the summer, anyway, when I opened my hood I found coolest dripping from what looks like an overflow pipe, is this something to worry about?i here story's about the north star engine but from my understanding 2004 Cadillac started using Longer bolts for the headers.should I change the thermostat ? Radiator flush? Or change the radiator , I've never had any overheating problems with this car so……HELP
The underside of that TL doesn't look all that bad, for a '98 model (aside from the oil leakage).
Eric said petcock lol
Im glad you get now your lifter is very difficult work laid on the floor…. goodlock in your new project fix it foreward
Eric, what computer are you using to render your videos, do you happen to know the specs?
I have this exact same car and its been fantastic for the past 3 years. But over time its developed a leak, and it seems to be the same place as this one. Could you tell me where it was? Was it just a gasket?
ํYou have lost some weight.
Edd China is crazy.. not that Mike Brewer isn't either lol
video looks good.
The GoPro headband. It works. Felt like I was right there.
"PetCock" ? Better than that other video where "…you grease your shaft."
I 'll following you 4 ever eric
How much transmission fluid was contained in the radiator?
Do you need to top off transmission fluid when new rad is installed?
Great video. Keep them coming. Not sure about the new camera work…..made me feel a bit "Blair Witch" nauseous but good to try. Hey, would be good if you could rationalise a list of tools in priority order of cost vs. usefulness to buy. Im sure everyone has an opinion but yours would be more useful. (How common used, cost of tool, etc etc). Keep up the good work!
Why you breathing soo heavy like Darth Vader?
Good refresher for sure. I'm just about to replace the radiator in my 98 Maxima. Turns out both the cap and the rad are original and the top tank on the rad is leaking under pressure. Already replaced a rad in my father's 02 Maxima so I doubt I'll find anything surprisingly different. Still shocked that my 95 Tacoma is on the stock radiator though.
I love this first person perspective. Really great video Eric!
great work and video