I'm having a moron moment. Is antifreeze only running through the engine radiator...ie, not through the condenser or the trans cooler?

I've got a pretty significant leak that just cropped up today and am trying to decide whether to tackle it myself or let a mechanic do it.

Any of you know what book says this repair should run me?

7/5/2011 8:06:27 PM

And you drag raced? Shame on you.

7/6/2011 9:47:39 AM

lol

7/6/2011 10:11:07 AM

most of the front end has to come off to do it so any decent mechanic will charge you a good amount. i replaced mine in about 4 hours right at my apt complex. if you have the time i'd say give it a shot.

[Edited on July 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM. Reason : .]

7/6/2011 4:28:22 PM

...err, no A/C on the drag car

Or my 67 Chevelle we restored and I drove in high school for that matter

I thought about it for about 7 seconds after I posted this thread but said fuck it, if I went so far as to display my moronacity I might as well leave it here to be properly scolded for it.

^ I found a post on Jeep Forum that goes into detail about it. The radiator comes today so I'm going to give it a shot.

And a local mechanic is quoting 3.4 hrs for it.

7/7/2011 7:25:33 AM

trans cooler sometimes is included in an end tank of radiator - so you would have trans fluid 'passing' through the radiator.


As long as you learn from this.....


ah shit, shame on you man.

7/7/2011 8:52:53 AM

bout to tackle this bitch...hilarity and sadness is sure to ensue

7/9/2011 1:17:30 PM

haha, i think that's already happened, anyway.

7/9/2011 2:06:10 PM

nvm

[Edited on July 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM. Reason : .]

7/9/2011 3:01:59 PM

Any reason to get the A/C recharged immediately or can I drive it for a bit?

7/10/2011 8:02:56 PM

If it's empty, I doubt the compressor will engage. Regardless, I would leave the AC off to avoid running a dry compressor. I don't see how it could hurt to drive it, though.

7/10/2011 8:14:26 PM

hello men of the garage. i didn't want to start a new topic for my question so i am posting in this semi-relevant thread, as i too have an 02 gc.

my check engine light is on, i got the code p0161 which i googled and found is an 02 sensor problem. i asked a mechanic at the jeep dealership about it when i was having my oil changed and he didn't seem to think it was a big deal. from what i've read i might have to buy a new part which is not too expensive, but i'm wondering if this is something i should try to have a friend replace (let's be honest, i know nothing about automobile mechanics), or if i should take it to the dealership and let them overcharge me for some random stuff because i'm female.

also, is my car going to explode, that is also a concern?

8/3/2011 3:42:30 AM

get ahold of Jeepman/zxappeal

O2 sensor or catalytic converter needs replacing

car will drive fine, will not pass inspection, do not collect renewed registration.

8/3/2011 4:11:48 PM