Looking for a good coolant filtration kit.... Help please
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Looking for a good coolant filtration kit.... Help please
After reading a ton of posts I have decided to break down and buy one of these kits. With so many on the market and all of them claiming to be "the best" I am looking for feedback from guys who have them and would recommend a good one so I don't end up buying junk.
Also, the last time I had work done on my pickup they put in the green antifreeze (about 20,000 miles ago). After reading in the forum I have decided to replace the green with the Cat ELC stuff. What kind of flush agent should I use to get all of the green crud out of there?
Also, the last time I had work done on my pickup they put in the green antifreeze (about 20,000 miles ago). After reading in the forum I have decided to replace the green with the Cat ELC stuff. What kind of flush agent should I use to get all of the green crud out of there?
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http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
And I recommend the shut off valves for when you need to swap filters.
http://www.dieselsite.com/coolantfilterballvalves.aspxYou can just water flush (distilled water) it several times until what your draining comes out clear. Then refill it with the new coolant...you'll need 4 gallons of concentrate to get it mixed 50/50 on that last refill. Now you can use Restore to cooling system, but if your cooling system has been flushed recently...you could be alright with just the water flush.
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I've been running this on my truck for 70k miles without an issue.
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
And I recommend the shut off valves for when you need to swap filters.
http://www.dieselsite.com/coolantfilterballvalves.aspxYou can just water flush (distilled water) it several times until what your draining comes out clear. Then refill it with the new coolant...you'll need 4 gallons of concentrate to get it mixed 50/50 on that last refill. Now you can use Restore to cooling system, but if your cooling system has been flushed recently...you could be alright with just the water flush.
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
And I recommend the shut off valves for when you need to swap filters.
http://www.dieselsite.com/coolantfilterballvalves.aspxYou can just water flush (distilled water) it several times until what your draining comes out clear. Then refill it with the new coolant...you'll need 4 gallons of concentrate to get it mixed 50/50 on that last refill. Now you can use Restore to cooling system, but if your cooling system has been flushed recently...you could be alright with just the water flush.
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I've been running this on my truck for 70k miles without an issue.
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
And I recommend the shut off valves for when you need to swap filters.
http://www.dieselsite.com/coolantfilterballvalves.aspxYou can just water flush (distilled water) it several times until what your draining comes out clear. Then refill it with the new coolant...you'll need 4 gallons of concentrate to get it mixed 50/50 on that last refill. Now you can use Restore to cooling system, but if your cooling system has been flushed recently...you could be alright with just the water flush.
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
And I recommend the shut off valves for when you need to swap filters.
http://www.dieselsite.com/coolantfilterballvalves.aspxYou can just water flush (distilled water) it several times until what your draining comes out clear. Then refill it with the new coolant...you'll need 4 gallons of concentrate to get it mixed 50/50 on that last refill. Now you can use Restore to cooling system, but if your cooling system has been flushed recently...you could be alright with just the water flush.
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I installed the coolant filter rig from Performance Machine on my 6.0. Easy install for duffer (me), good quality fittings and hose that require no splicing of old factory hose.
Comes with cut off valves.
Performance Machine & MFG. 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Coolant Filtration System
Comes with cut off valves.
Performance Machine & MFG. 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Coolant Filtration System
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A real Richard Cranium eh? lol.... Had a good laugh at that one!
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The coolant will be swapped out in this system..... the last mechanic who worked on the truck had used the regular ol' green diesel coolant so the Motorcraft Gold stuff was removed. I have been doing some reading and have decided to go with the Cat ELC stuff when I add the filtration kit. I just need to know if flushing with distilled water will be good enough or is there some sort of chemical agent I need to use to rid the system of the other coolant so I do not contaminate the new coolant with the old crappy stuff.
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I did a little bit of research on the 2 filtration kits recommended in this thread and I kind of like the Performance Machine & Mfg kit for 2 reasons;
1) Price - It's less than the Sinister kit
2) Hoses - I like the fact there are less splices to make with less clamps.
3) Ball Valves - The valves on this kit are tapered which should allow for a better seal than the regular valves on the Sinister kit.
Someone made mention of it being prone to leaking but I am wondering if they maybe forgot to tighten the fittings and valves before installing. The literature I found for the kit says everything is shipped "loose" and tightening is left to the end users discretion.
Love to hear from a few more folks who have used the Performance Machine & Mfg kit.
1) Price - It's less than the Sinister kit
2) Hoses - I like the fact there are less splices to make with less clamps.
3) Ball Valves - The valves on this kit are tapered which should allow for a better seal than the regular valves on the Sinister kit.
Someone made mention of it being prone to leaking but I am wondering if they maybe forgot to tighten the fittings and valves before installing. The literature I found for the kit says everything is shipped "loose" and tightening is left to the end users discretion.
Love to hear from a few more folks who have used the Performance Machine & Mfg kit.
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Caterpilar....can't spell it,but I can say it.
I had an 87 LNT8000, with a 3208 Turbo in it.I ordered ,(from Ford), on the truck, the coolant filter system.
Never had a problem,any Cat dealer, or Ford dealer has replacement filters,and easy to deal/work with.
Pretty sure you could go to Cat, or Ford, and buy a setup.NOT a complicated item,but very effective/well thought out.Has a shutoff,so it does not leak at change,and a steel filter,(spin on), about the size of a FL1A.
Hope that helps.
Never had a problem,any Cat dealer, or Ford dealer has replacement filters,and easy to deal/work with.
Pretty sure you could go to Cat, or Ford, and buy a setup.NOT a complicated item,but very effective/well thought out.Has a shutoff,so it does not leak at change,and a steel filter,(spin on), about the size of a FL1A.
Hope that helps.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...coolant+filter
I wouldn't touch one of those.
I went with the Dieselsite filter on my truck.
I wouldn't touch one of those.
I went with the Dieselsite filter on my truck.