Coolant filter install question
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Coolant filter install question
Got some free time tomorrow so I'm gona try and fix the a/c and install the coolant filter I got question is I just had the coolant changed 2 weeks ago so how much coolant am I gona lose by pulling the plug on the water pump? Kinda wana catch it in something so I don't have a mess.
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Not much, just make sure you keep the radiator cap ON. Get all your lines installed and pre-wrap the fitting that goes in the pump with teflon tape. When you pull the plug out, thread the new fitting in quickly and keep your finger on the opening. Once its snug, push the line on and then snug the fitting with a wrench.
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Ya I was gona do the valves too but will probably do that after the first filter change. Got a question about that too couldn't you just install a valve on the side going to the water pump and shut that valve and leave the truck tuning to clear the line out going to the degass bottle or does it not work that way? Wasn't sure if the system is negative or posative.
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Well got that done went pretty easy only problem I had was had to keep shimming up the bracket so the hose clamp wasn't touching the upper radiator hose other than that pretty easy. I did what you said Gonzo thanks. I had a five gallon water jug laying around so drained the radiator into that. Thanks again guys now to figure out the A/C
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