Coolant Filter
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Coolant Filter
Anyone install the Dieselsites Coolant Filter? I did over the weekend. I opened my expansion tank and noticed a small amount of crud on it. I've also over the years have experienced crud in my coolant system. Now this could / may be prevented by regularly changing your coolant. Did I waste $175.00?
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wait a year and open the filter and you will have your answer. everything that will clog your oil cooler/coolant exchange unit will be in that filter.
I found sand, magnetic metal particles, and whats called as "dropped" "suspended" coolant additives, which will also clog your oil cooler/coolant exchange unit.
and heater core.
I found sand, magnetic metal particles, and whats called as "dropped" "suspended" coolant additives, which will also clog your oil cooler/coolant exchange unit.
and heater core.
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Thanks guys. Gave me a bit of peace of mind. The instructions that come with the kit say to change the filter every 3 months for the 1st 9 months, then once a year. I bought 3 filters when I ordered the kit. I think I'll hack open the filter in October and see what I discover.
I am having a devil of a time trying to get the thing to stop leaking. Last night I went with Permatex gasket sealer. If that doesn't do it I'm not sure what to do next. It's interesting though, the temperature sending unit isn't leaking at all, just about everything else is. 2 pieces of advice if you go with this kit, forget the teflon tape, go with something more serious, and 2nd - don't be afraid to tighten the fittings and plugs
I am having a devil of a time trying to get the thing to stop leaking. Last night I went with Permatex gasket sealer. If that doesn't do it I'm not sure what to do next. It's interesting though, the temperature sending unit isn't leaking at all, just about everything else is. 2 pieces of advice if you go with this kit, forget the teflon tape, go with something more serious, and 2nd - don't be afraid to tighten the fittings and plugs
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I'm by no means advocating one over the other, on the other hand I don't want you guys to get the wrong impression that the Dieselsite's set up is a POS and I had coolant pissing all over the place.
When you guys do this, forget the teflon tape, go with something more serious - as I mentioned, I used the Permatex Liquid Gasket maker and none of the connections are now leaking, I just got a bad part, it happens.
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