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Mar 25, 2012 | 05:55 PM

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Thermostat install ?

How many liters of coolant have to come out to get below the thermostat housing.Im finally getting around to replacing mine...

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Mar 25, 2012 | 06:04 PM

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about 14 liters or 3.5 gallons will completely drain the radiator and get it plenty low.

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Mar 25, 2012 | 06:05 PM

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about 14 liters or 3.5 gallons will completely drain the radiator and get it plenty low.

Sweet I have a 20L pan under it.Thanks Tim!

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Mar 25, 2012 | 06:12 PM

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Last time I did it I only drained 2 Gallons

Or once the Degass Bottle is empty I let it Drain a Minute or so more and that enough out

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Mar 25, 2012 | 06:28 PM

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Wow that was easy,just got to put the elbow and intake back on and fill with coolant.Must drink beer first!

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