WJM: can you write up a Coolant service sticky

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by goixiz, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    I cant recall all the steps that you mentioned on how to service my coolant
    There were a few steps and if i recall not your ususal steps

    thanks in advance
     
  2. baddriver

    baddriver Active Member

    I have this saved from Unibomber on NASIOC:

    http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504002


    Here's a gif of a procedure that looks to be current as of sometime in 2004:

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    Last edited: Aug 29, 2007
  3. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    yes i have that but I remember WJM mention a different procedure that get more of the old coolant out and has less trapped air
     
  4. WJM

    WJM Banned

    Drop the lower hose and pull off the t-stat housing and pull the t-stat out, that will drain 95% of the coolant.

    Make sure to use a NEW t-stat gasket...and a new t-stat is recommended as well.
     
  5. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    what about burping and getting all the air out
     
  6. WJM

    WJM Banned

    ^^^^

    If i told you that...I wouldnt have a job now would I...;)
     

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