Replacing radiator... add a filter?
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Replacing radiator... add a filter?
I was planning on replacing the radiator this weekend, in order to re-install the OTW transmission cooler (that the PO disconnected). Then I started thinking... (never a good thing)....
While the coolant's drained - should I install a coolant filter kit?
The Dieselsite kit looks decent, any others I should consider?
Should I make my own? (how much will I really save?)
What's the deal with mixing green & gold coolant?
What should I be running anyway? (the PO was a bit of a hack)
While the coolant's drained - should I install a coolant filter kit?
The Dieselsite kit looks decent, any others I should consider?
Should I make my own? (how much will I really save?)
What's the deal with mixing green & gold coolant?
What should I be running anyway? (the PO was a bit of a hack)
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Should I make my own? (how much will I really save?)
What's the deal with mixing green & gold coolant?
What should I be running anyway?
If you plan on running one of the HD ELC's you can do so without additives. Any of the "regular" coolants on the parts store shelf will require coolant additive.
I use plain ole green with NAPAcool additive, and I use NAPA's FIL 4071 coolant filter, which has a maintenance charge of additive in it. Otherwise the fil 4070 is the one that fits the dieselsite head.
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Alright, Just got off the phone with Carquest - the 89019 filter kit (per Guzzle's write-up) is $40. Add a filter for another 8 or 10 = $50-ish. I think I have the other odds and ends in the garage.
I guess I'm all set
I guess I'm all set
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I'll take a few pics.
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I did mine just a little different than many people on here have done theirs so I built my own kit. I just got a filter base from Carquest and then the fittings and hose and some clamps. I didn't like the way the filter hangs out there on the drivers side so I mounted mine on the passenger side, it is a tight fit but it is tucked out of the way nicely.
Only bad thing is I have to clamp the hoses to change the filter or you have a geyser.
Only bad thing is I have to clamp the hoses to change the filter or you have a geyser.
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I am leery of mixing gold and green coolant...remember MC gold is re-badged Zerex G-05. A HOAT based coolant that is not an ELC in the sense most people on forums reference. Those meet Cummins 14603 or Cat EC-1. Nothing wrong with it at all...it just doesn't play well.
If too much green is mixed with gold you get this...
My entire cooling system was soo nasty.
If too much green is mixed with gold you get this...
My entire cooling system was soo nasty.
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There was definitely sand in my coolant - I could see it in my drain pan (sorry no pics).
As promised:
Attempt #1 at a bracket ended in the 3/8th plate steel cracking....
So, for #2, the pieces were welded into place
Then, I did the rest like everyone else does:
But I couldn't find any split loom - instead I just split some trans hose and used it to protect the "possible rub" areas.
As promised:
Attempt #1 at a bracket ended in the 3/8th plate steel cracking....
So, for #2, the pieces were welded into place
Then, I did the rest like everyone else does:
But I couldn't find any split loom - instead I just split some trans hose and used it to protect the "possible rub" areas.
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I think I have some loom, just lost it in my garage somewhere. Holbrook napa Has a lot of things most "parts stores" don't. Like plow parts/hydraulic hoses.
And there's a HF not far from me too (Braintree). Love that place (But not all the stuff in there).
And there's a HF not far from me too (Braintree). Love that place (But not all the stuff in there).
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Just noticed today's date: 7/8/12 !!! Ha! I wrote 7/10/12 on my filter... Can't even keep track of what day it is anymore (partly in thanks to my almost 3 month old son)!!!