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Coolant Change?

06-29-2001, 04:02 PM

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J DeMaio

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Coolant Change?

Well guys, I think it's time to change the coolant, t-stat, and hoses in my truck. I wanted to ask because this has been a big talk in the 2 nd generation forum. As i understand, there are two different part numbers for the thermostat. What is the one I want? I'll be doing this tomorrow. I'll get the hoses from Autozone but get the thermostat and antifreeze from one of the local Cummins shops (there are two within 5 miles of me). I notied where my hoses are starting to leak and there is a gel like substance around the edges of the hoses, they're probably the originals. What is the easiest and best way to bleed the system while filling? Thanks a bunch!

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Coolant fill

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