Radiator coolant filter ?
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Radiator coolant filter ?
Anyone have information on coolant filters? I have heard of one that used mesh screen in one of the coolant hoses. Does anyone have any information on how I could make one. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Don't do it. It's much better to let the crud flow than to block up the system. If you think there's that much crud in your system, flush it and put in the right amount of antifreeze so the block doesn't rust.
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Steve is right on. The one thing I will add is use a quality anti-freeze... the cheaper ones do not have the same anti-corrosion additives as the better brands, ie Prestone.
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I use Prestone, and good clean water. I just happened to find some steel mesh laying around and remembered a post from way back explaining how to make one. I thought it was a good idea. Oh well. Thanks anyway guys. 
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I agree that any system that could potentially block your main coolant flow hoses is highly problematic. Thus:
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You can find cannister type filters for coolant at any heavy duty truck (tractor) or fleetshop. Just go to the yellow pages and find a store/shop for HD truck parts. You might find them at www.ryder.com
The reason for having these things is because on large diesels impurities can cause uneven cooling or vapor pockets on the cyl. walls which overtime can destroy an engine earlier than normal. People try to get 500K-1000k out of an engine, plus these engines have fairly large cooling surfaces.
I do not think you will get a ROI using your I-6. I think it would be much better to do oil filters and changes every 3k and change all fluids (including brakes) every two years or 30k.
The reason for having these things is because on large diesels impurities can cause uneven cooling or vapor pockets on the cyl. walls which overtime can destroy an engine earlier than normal. People try to get 500K-1000k out of an engine, plus these engines have fairly large cooling surfaces.
I do not think you will get a ROI using your I-6. I think it would be much better to do oil filters and changes every 3k and change all fluids (including brakes) every two years or 30k.
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I agree with rebocardo. I think the hose-ends and screened-washer are your best investment, as they are cheap.
But NAPA may have the system you are looking for. I do know they carry coolant canister filters for units that have them.
Spend the money on a canister power steering fluid filtration system if you are serious about filtering fluids, but I wouldn't go too far overboard with filtering the coolant unless you can think of a problem you know of that it would solve (machining debris?).
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But NAPA may have the system you are looking for. I do know they carry coolant canister filters for units that have them.
Spend the money on a canister power steering fluid filtration system if you are serious about filtering fluids, but I wouldn't go too far overboard with filtering the coolant unless you can think of a problem you know of that it would solve (machining debris?).
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Thanks guys, I have decided that it is not effective for a filter setup. I am just going to keep the fluids changed on a regular basis. Thanks again guys.
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GammaDriver, this screen type filter you speak of, how does it work? I have some metal screen mesh in good shape. Does it go in one of the coolant hoses or something? I would like to know more about this one.
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Thanks GammaDriver. I found what I was looking for. Your link was most helpful. I was suprised to see that the old forum system is still around (DC forum I believe it is) Anyway, Thanks a bunch.
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