1998-2005 Lexus GS300 Radiator Replacement

2016 ж. 3 Қар.

45 560 Рет қаралды

How to change the radiator unit on a 1998-2005 Lexus GS300. Process is similar but not identical for the GS400 and GS430.
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Parts Used
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Radiator: amzn.to/2dJfwNi
Upper Hose: amzn.to/2dQ7DbL (also available from Lexus dealer)
Lower Hose: amzn.to/2dGCYhF (also available from Lexus dealer)
Toyota Red Coolant: amzn.to/2dB0x7I (also available from Toyota dealer, often cheaper)
Foam Tape: amzn.to/2diiOIa (also found at Ace hardware and Lowe's)
Radiator Clamps: 90466-41003 and 90467-37005 (available only from Toyota dealer)
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Special Tools Used
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Mityvac: amzn.to/2dm0sWa
Hose clamp pliers: amzn.to/2duWKvl
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Very nice car and engine, you can see the engineering and how simple is built so you can work on it, also a very reliable car.
@SacreDro7 жыл бұрын
- Definitely a great vehicle. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus7 жыл бұрын
Water: You gave the wrong information on water. You are supposed to use Distilled Water. Purified Water is the same as faucet water except Purified Water has been filtered/cleaned more. Distilled Water has been de-mineralized which is what the Toyota/Lexus antifreeze requires.
@siucbset7 жыл бұрын
- Yea, I was confused when i saw that, lol even the least experienced mecahnics know this..
  @pancratius88863 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that I found this gem of a video! Thank you for making these! Your videos a great help kind sir!
@jacobmedrano6418 Жыл бұрын
- Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus11 ай бұрын
thank you so much for making this video. had to do this on my car to get myself out of a bad situarion.
@treycrews726 жыл бұрын
- Glad the video helped you, and thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the upload, I have the exact same car even same color that needs radiator replaced. it's a very helpful video, I'm going to replace mine over the weekend. hopefully it's as easy as you made it look. once again thanks!
@erikchavez52207 жыл бұрын
- I'm glad you enjoyed the video. This is definitely one of the (if not the) easiest radiator swap I've done. Just make sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand and it should be a breeze, even if you're not the most mechanically inclined. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus7 жыл бұрын
It does help. And thank you. So keep cap off till water is level. No movement basically.
@mosthated81865 жыл бұрын
- More or less...you'll always have movement ("waves"), but you want to wait until bubbling is gone. May take a couple rounds of "burping" the system. You can park on an inclined surface (many driveways are at an incline, or on service ramps) with the front end up to help speed up the process as well.
  @redonKiLaus5 жыл бұрын
Can I use just regular antifreeze 50/50 ? I used peakstone or Walmarts I can’t remember I just know it’s was 50/50
@jaywalker355325 күн бұрын
Thank You!! My 98 gs300 with only 124k started leaking last year but when it warmed up it never leaked but when it got cooler this fall starter leaking like a sieve again. No tranny fluid but lots of antifreeze. This should help. Fortunately less than a 100 bucks for radiator and can do myself.
@azimmey Жыл бұрын
- Take a look at your clamps for the radiator hoses as well - if they're worm gear (screw type), replace with the stock ones from Toyota/Lexus. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus Жыл бұрын
- Ordered a Denso today for 147 😢. Can’t believe it was leaking at radiator where cooler line goes in. 😡
  @azimmey Жыл бұрын
So, you use an M12 size bolt to plug the transmission lines!? Cool. Thanks for the info. It's at video frame 2:48.
@poompoom5006 жыл бұрын
- Definitely realized he said the wrong thing at this part. I'd wish he would of corrected it.
  @AllxHailxQueenxSam4 жыл бұрын
I would’ve liked to have seen the attachment of the hoses and lines.
@BeaRrug663 жыл бұрын
- My lower temp sensor didn’t fit, had to do some modifyinh
  @spencerbox67052 жыл бұрын
- Modifying
  @spencerbox67052 жыл бұрын
Where does the white plug go?? Cause I have the fans connected but the white one is loose
@jokzanlopez38703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My '01 GS300 developed a radiator leak and I ordered the Denso radiator from Amazon with the link provided. I'll take it to my local mechanic for installation as I don't have the tools for a diy project. Wondering why you don't mix distilled water with the coolant as usually prescribed? Also is it ok to use the foam strip for high temperature around the radiator. I also noticed you did not use the foam on the top part. is that ok?
@jonbal16697 жыл бұрын
- I typically use purified water with no minerals because deionized water absorbs minerals from the coolant passages and can cause premature wear and corrosion in the cooling system. That being said, since Toyota does recommend distilled water on the coolant bottle label, you're really doing no harm either way. The foam strips around the radiator are there from the factory on the OE radiator, so they are definitely fine to use on the new one. The only issue with them is the adhesive being weak - mine had some peeling issues on the sides after a few weeks, so I simply removed those and there have been no issues since. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus7 жыл бұрын
- Thanks for the detailed information! Keep up the good job! Your videos are great, helpful and informative!
  @jonbal16697 жыл бұрын
- @Jon Bal does the Denso radiator work ok?
  @trakash4k5252 жыл бұрын
- @@trakash4k525 yes. No issues for 4+ years now
  @bjohnr2 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@JosefwitdaCoatOn6 жыл бұрын
- Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus6 жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 lexus gs300 and I brought a radiator cap at a lexus dealer and it didn't fit I must of have a aftermarket radiator
@conejo15627 жыл бұрын
How does that air cooling hose come out of the ECU? It's the hose right below the upper Radiator hose?
@ganash11Ай бұрын
- It is indeed. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLausАй бұрын
How do you do a leakback test on the transmission cooler???
@gsgangganggang64454 жыл бұрын
- You'd need to disconnect the lines and pressurize or pull vacuum. There should be a procedure in the FSM, but with the radiator/trans cooler combo being so cheap it's not worth the time and is more effective to simply replace the unit.
  @redonKiLaus4 жыл бұрын
- @@redonKiLaus thank you!
  @gsgangganggang64454 жыл бұрын
How do I properly fill the radiator? I don’t want to mess anything up. First time...
@mosthated81865 жыл бұрын
- You should just fill with 50/50 mix coolant until full (up to the filler neck), then bleed the system by squeezing air out of the hoses as well as running the engine with the cap off until you have no more bubbles coming out. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus5 жыл бұрын
what kind of cap are u using on that radiator
@conejo15627 жыл бұрын
- There are two different types of radiator caps used on Toyota vehicles of this vintage, Type S and Type N. The GS300 originally used a Type N cap, but the new Denso radiator I installed in this video uses a Type S cap. Very strange that they would change it, but I suppose we have to deal with it. This cap from Koyo should fit, but it does have a slightly higher release pressure than stock, so I suggest making sure that your cooling system is up to date maintenance-wise: amzn.to/2k1QBd2 HKS also makes a cap that fits and has the same release pressure as the original, but it is slightly more expensive: amzn.to/2jgsl2N I'm sure there are other options out there, but those are the options from brands I have good experience with. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching.
  @redonKiLaus7 жыл бұрын
- thank you very much
  @conejo15627 жыл бұрын
Where do you connect the coolant reservoir hose?
@TyDollaSign883 жыл бұрын
- There should be a nipple somewhere on the radiator I believe - I can't remember from memory and I gave this car to a family member a while back so I don't have instant access to it to reference anymore. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus3 жыл бұрын
Do you need to top up the transmission fluid when you have reconnected the hoses at the bottom?
@alanmcclements1086 жыл бұрын
- If you lose any fluid then yes, you just need to replace the amount you lost. When refilling be sure to go slowly so as to not overfill the transmission, and be sure to check the level via the proper procedure with the vehicle running (see my transmission fluid change video for more info if you need it). Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus6 жыл бұрын
American cars can eat it. These really are the easiest to work on.
@dawnpoint7 жыл бұрын
- I definitely agree, especially when the car is based on an FR layout. Thanks for watching!
  @redonKiLaus7 жыл бұрын
No avalond
@shandorageorge20747 жыл бұрын