Originally Posted by
Pip
I went against everything that I said I would do. I paid to have the power steering hoses done since I didn't want to tear those apart (thought it was the high pressure hoses -- it was the low pressure hoses). I told the shop not to do the expansion tank because I'd do it - finally got around to it this morning since I didn't have work.
Little did I know that expansion tank is a b**** to get off. I finally got it off without breaking the part blow the expansion tank. It is really hard to put jack stands under the car when all you have to work with is the trunk jack LOL. I've replaced it for now and will do the rest of it later once the new year comes. Now I'm just waiting to see if any other leaks spring up. ugh //rant.
First off-Don't EVER get under your car again using just the trunk jack. EVER! The money you didn't spend on getting the right jack and stands are not, are NOT worth your life.
Second-Glad your DIY went well.
Third-Because of the way the cooling system was designed (a lot of plastic), you may have leaks. When you fit new parts onto old parts, they don't quite fit as if you put new onto new. You will find many threads that talk about replacing the lower hose and using the old temp sensor only to find that they have a leak because the old parts and the new parts don't play well together.
Fourth-When you do the rest of the repair, do the entire system-water pump, both hoses, pulleys, belts. The radiator I believe can go longer. But, others with other experience may want to chime in.
Johnny
2004 Imola Red over Black Leather. 6-MT, Navigation, Cold Weather Pkg (the wife loves them seat warmers!), 3.46 Diff, UUC Short-Shift Kit, Tranny Mounts, CDV Delete and iPod mount.