Replaced my radiator on an 06 Ex

[jay_there84]

My radiator started leaking from the top on the passenger side. I called several places to get a quote on fixing it but I couldn't afford it. So I decided to do it myself. I bought a new radiator from a local junk yard that sells new and used auto parts for about $110. Then I went to my local Ford dealership and got some gold antifreeze for about $15. I also rented a fan clutch removal tool for $80 (they refunded my money back once I was finished with it). I also bought a tranny line removal tool for $10. It took me about 3 hours but I did it. The hardest part of the whole thing was taking off and putting on the radiator. The side brackets are a pain to align with it. Other than that everything will just bolt off and on. ill add some pics.

 

[EX-SV]

Job well done, at a lot less than $800 for dealer to do this on my 2007. They probably have had lots of practice.

 

[jay_there84]

Thanks, yeah 800 bucks is what I got quoted too. The dealership people are crazy for charging so much. I can fix anything on the car myself I went to a automotive technical school but since I have 6 daughters it's kinda hard finding the time to do it myself so it's easier for me too take it to the dealer.

 

[Lukas2009]

I did the job without removing the fan clutch.

 

[jay_there84]

Damn that must have been tough with the fan still on.

 

[Lukas2009]

I did it even two times, because at first I tried to get the old radiator repaired.
Leaked again after one day. So I ordered a new one from Rockauto.
Removed also the side brackets from the radiator before pulling it out. So it was no big deal removing the radiator without removing the fan.

 

[jay_there84]

When you replaced it, did you get your tranny fluid topped off? On all the manuals and guides I read it said it would be ok because only a little bit comes out. So far it has been driving great without any issues.