this hose?
How long does it take to replace the lower radiator hose on this car? Do you think that $360 is an appropriate amount for the labor to replace this hose?
I was recently quoted $530 to replace the lower radiator hose on my 2012 VW GTI. I found the part for sale on Pelican Parts for $110 and a gallon of coolant for $20. Even if the garage has a 30% mark-up on the parts, we should still only be talking about approximately $170 for parts. Do you think that $360 is an appropriate amount for the labor to replace this hose?
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My car has 75000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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If you have it professionally done, changing a radiator shouldn`t take longer than two or three hours. At best, it may only take an hour or less but don`t be surprised if it`s a little longer.
When Should I Replace My Radiator Hose? There is no set lifespan for a radiator hose. On average, they should last for at least five years, but some will last longer, especially if you`re vigilant about having your coolant changed and your vehicle maintained properly.
How long does it take to replace a radiator hose? It takes around 15-20 minutes for car owners to have radiator hoses replaced.
This repair takes on average 1.71h – 2.09h for a mechanic to complete. If your engine is overheating or you notice leaking coolant liquid, you may need a car heater hose replacement.
A repair on your radiator shouldn`t take long; it takes about 2 to 3 hours. However, you can`t guarantee that a technician will be available right away. You may have to leave your vehicle in overnight, so take your personal items home with you if you think you`ll need them before you get your vehicle back.
Labor and installation cost
You should expect to pay between $600 and $800 to install a plumbed (hot water and steam) radiator system and $200 to $450 for an electric radiator system.
Replacing a radiator hose is a super easy job no matter what you drive! The only frustrating part of the job is trying to find a way to get to the clamps on the ends of the hose. Like any job the right tool always makes things easier!
Radiator hose replacement is recommended every four years or 60,000 miles. Stop and go traffic may require more frequent replacement of your hose. If you are going to replace your hose yourself, be sure to get the exact hose for your year, make and model.
It will usually take around 20 minutes to change radiators, when swapping your existing design for a fresh new designer radiator option. Our full Advice Centre blog, How to Replace a Radiator, details all the equipment you require and explains everything you need to know to change your radiators quickly and easily.
There`s no set interval for replacing a radiator hose, but you can generally expect to get at least four to five years from each before they fail. It can be 10 or even 15 years without a problem for some vehicle owners, but that`s certainly not guaranteed.
Hoses should typically be replaced every four years. Because of the cost and extent of the damage that can be caused from a broken belt or burst hose, it is good to have a mechanic regularly check these things and to err on the side of caution.
The national cost for a radiator hose replacement in 2023 is between $54 and $344 with an average of $169.
Replacing a radiator can take most of a day, but, with care and patience, it is is doable. In order to replace a radiator, you`ll need to drain the old radiator, detach any the parts keeping it in place, remove it, install a new radiator, re-install any parts that were removed, and add coolant.
Depending on the reason that your radiator`s leaking, you may be fine driving around for a week or two and just refilling the radiator tank with coolant as needed. But if your radiator leak is serious, topping off the coolant a couple of times a week might not cut it—unless you`re prepared to drop big bucks on 50/50.
How Easy Is It to Change Radiators? Changing your radiators is a pretty straight-forward job that can be done in just a couple of hours if you know what you are doing. The easiest way to do it is to replace your radiator like-for-like; meaning finding one that is the exact same size as your old one.
Depending on the reason that your radiator`s leaking, you may be fine driving around for a week or two and just refilling the radiator tank with coolant as needed. But if your radiator leak is serious, topping off the coolant a couple of times a week might not cut it—unless you`re prepared to drop big bucks on 50/50.
There are various benefits that can come with replacing the radiators in your home, and this is something many properties would benefit from. Not only will replacing the radiator offer better heat in the home, but you may also find that it is much cheaper to turn the heat on in the first place.
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I had my radiator replaced also my lower radiator holes replaced and my car keeps shaking really bad when the car is still
ANSWER : The shaking could be the result of a number of issues, including the engine having a misfire (not firing on all cylinders). The radiator replacement would not have created this condition. The vehicle should be inspected in order to diagnose this issue. A YourMechanic certified mechanic can come to your home or place of business to perform a car is shaking or vibrating inspection on your vehicle.
How long it take to replace the all 6 sparks plugs? How long it take to replace the starter on the 2006 Hyudina Azera Limited
ANSWER : Hi there. It really depends on who is completing the repairs and where it is being completed. If a mechanic in a shop is replacing spark plugs on your vehicle and the starter, it could be a project that lasts 4 to 8 hours. Our mobile mechanics can also replace spark plugs and replace a fuel pump for you at your location, which would make it easier on your schedule.
PCV hose broke, car stalled, replaced hose, car still stalling. Smell of gas (rich exhaust smell).
ANSWER : Hello. You do likely have a major boost leak or vacuum leak present. Volkswagen’s are very sensitive to any type of vacuum leak. On Volkswagen’s, even if the oil dipstick is is removed it will produce a vacuum leak cause the engine to idle erratically. I suggest that a smoke test is performed on your vehicle by a shop or technician which well help find the leak(s). A different way to test it is to spray starting fluid around your areas where a vacuum leak might be. The RPM’s increasing when spraying starter fluid would indicate that there is a vacuum leak present nearby the area being sprayed.
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Have a leak from upper or lower radiator hose.
ANSWER : I would recommend looking at either hose to determine which hose the leak is coming from with the car running as this will pressurize the system and force water to the leaking point. Consider scheduling an appointment with one of our expert mechanics to come to your home or office to diagnose the leaking coolant issue and make necessary repairs.
Hello. I think I need a radiator hose replacement. My 2006 Sebring was leaking coolant, then I heard a pop(not loud one but notic
ANSWER : A broken hose is plausible. Certainly, there is a large coolant leak. Regardless of whether the leak is due to a broken hose, or another cooling system component has failed, if you request radiator hose replacement – suspected leak , the responding certified mechanic will get this repaired right at your location. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
I have to replace an upper radiator hose, what steps must I take to access the hose and remove it.
ANSWER : Access to the hose is clear. On a vehicle of this age, if you are replacing one radiator hose, really all should be replaced, including the heater hoses, due to the inevitable deterioration of rubber products. YourMechanic does perform radiator hose replacements on a mobile basis and so feel free to set up a mobile visit to have the hose(s) replaced. If you replace the hoses(s) yourself, be sure to use any available purge points to remove trapped air as you refill the cooling system. Trapped air can cause engine overheating until it dislodges.
Honda Civic 2008 after replace blown head gasket car take long to start
ANSWER : If vehicle is hard to start after the engine head was removed then you may need to double check the timing of the timing belt was set correct and the engine has no codes for the cam sensor set because of it. You may have timing off one tooth. You should also check engine compression.
I have a leak in the coolant system that I have narrowed to I believe is the water inlet tube off of the lower radiator hose.
ANSWER : First off, I would say it would be best to pressure test the cooling system to verify where the coolant is coming from. With the complexity of repairs to the cooling system on this vehicle, it may be worth the time spent to pressure test the system before tackling the replacement. Now then, as far as replacing the o-ring seal on the water pump inlet tube, it should really only require the removal of the bypass hose, lower radiator hose, and the two (or three, depending on manufacturing changes) mounting bolts that hold the inlet tube to the block. I personally would go ahead and replace the tube while I was there, instead of just the o-ring. Granted, this doesn’t mention what it will take to get down to the inlet pipe, but this is all it should take once you have access to it. If this is something that you feel you could use a hand with, consult with a certified mechanic, like those available at YourMechanic.com.
