Coolant filter installation?
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Coolant filter installation?
I received my coolant filter kit with ball valves and two extra filters from Dieselsite today, but the installation instructions are hardly useful..., anyone know if the system needs to be drained at all? and which heater hose am I splicing into? and will I have to top off the system afterward? and what are the recommended filter change intervals? anyone with any knowledge of this kit, please respond, and be technical please! thanks !!
Last edited by mjlevi; Sep 26, 2006 at 04:59 PM.
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I don't recall which heater hose to cut but if no one answers by tomorrow I'll go out and check for you. Do drain a few gallons of coolant into a clean container to reuse. I don't think you'll need to top off the coolant level, unless you were below the MIN mark on the degas(overflow) bottle. You could buy a gallon of distilled water at Wal Mart for 89 cents if you do need to raise the level. It's time to change it when the flow stops, you'll see the outlet hose pouring into the degas bottle. I think my first filter lasted a few thousand miles.
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Here is a link to the photos that Beachbumcook posted of his install, you can also search for his thread on the install.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/me...chbumcook.html
Hope this helps
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/me...chbumcook.html
Hope this helps
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No, you don't need to drain any coolant before the install. You can minimize coolant loss by using vice grips (gently) spaced about 6 inches apart when you cut open the heater hose and install the big aluminum "T". I wound up having to replace about a pint of coolant.
Is there sandy residue in the bottom of your coolant tank already? If so, you'll probably want to swap the original filter after a few thousand miles of use. I put mine on when the truck was new, and I change the filter every 10K miles.
Edit - here is a pic of the tapped heater hose. As you can see, it runs just inside the oil fill tube.
Is there sandy residue in the bottom of your coolant tank already? If so, you'll probably want to swap the original filter after a few thousand miles of use. I put mine on when the truck was new, and I change the filter every 10K miles.
Edit - here is a pic of the tapped heater hose. As you can see, it runs just inside the oil fill tube.
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As far as filter change interval, just keep an eye on the degas bottle and look for flow from the filter return line. You can also check the temp of the filter housing. If it's hot, the fluid's flowing and filter's okay. If it's cool, then fluid isn't flowing and the filter needs changing. I check mine about once a month when I drain my water separator.
Mine didn't come with split washers for the bolts/nuts that mount the filter mount to the bracket or the bracket to the radiator support. I went to the local hardware and got three stainless split washers to make sure the nuts stayed in place. Piece of mind if you ask me. I was also concerned about potential contact points on the bypass hoses (CAC hot air tube, fan shroud). So I got some 3/4 inch heater hose, cut it into 1 inch lengths, split the pieces so they could go around the bypass hose and then zip tied them in place at the contact points. The sleeves act as wear guards. Again, piece of mind. Other than that, it's a very well engineered system and looks OEM after install.
Mine didn't come with split washers for the bolts/nuts that mount the filter mount to the bracket or the bracket to the radiator support. I went to the local hardware and got three stainless split washers to make sure the nuts stayed in place. Piece of mind if you ask me. I was also concerned about potential contact points on the bypass hoses (CAC hot air tube, fan shroud). So I got some 3/4 inch heater hose, cut it into 1 inch lengths, split the pieces so they could go around the bypass hose and then zip tied them in place at the contact points. The sleeves act as wear guards. Again, piece of mind. Other than that, it's a very well engineered system and looks OEM after install.
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Check out my original post (post #12) below...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...coolant+filter
Also look in my gallery of photos...
Best mod I think people can buy!!!
I was so impressed with the Dieselsite coolant filter that I sent pictures of what the filter removed to them and they are the pictures they use and show on their website.
If you have any questions... email or PM me (except I will be gone this weekend).
Jeff
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...coolant+filter
Also look in my gallery of photos...
Best mod I think people can buy!!!
I was so impressed with the Dieselsite coolant filter that I sent pictures of what the filter removed to them and they are the pictures they use and show on their website.
If you have any questions... email or PM me (except I will be gone this weekend).
Jeff
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Easy deal . . .
I found the instructions pretty easy to follow but the layout is quiet simple. The pic below shows where to tie in to the fill side of the filter and the return side drapes over the fan shroud/radiator and T's into the overflow hose to the coolant fill bottle.
I too added some extra heater hose as a rub guard but against the Intercooler tube as on the '06 the tube is closer to the mounting point of the filter. I loosely tie wrapped the hose over the shroud (to the shroud itelf) routing to the overflow/return hose.
I was impatient and did it while it was still warm but not a big deal,, just used duck tape over the hose ends when I cut them. Only a few oz's drained while I hooked up the T connectors. Put distilled H2O in the bottle to make up the minor drainage. I used SS Nylock nuts on the mounting bolts so they would stay in place, vs washers.
The instructions mention if this is the 1st set up change the filters every 3 months for the 1st 9 mths (3 filters) then once a year. Doing the checks mentioned below could help you save on a filter or two.
Get Er Dun & Have a Cold one. . .
I too added some extra heater hose as a rub guard but against the Intercooler tube as on the '06 the tube is closer to the mounting point of the filter. I loosely tie wrapped the hose over the shroud (to the shroud itelf) routing to the overflow/return hose.
I was impatient and did it while it was still warm but not a big deal,, just used duck tape over the hose ends when I cut them. Only a few oz's drained while I hooked up the T connectors. Put distilled H2O in the bottle to make up the minor drainage. I used SS Nylock nuts on the mounting bolts so they would stay in place, vs washers.
The instructions mention if this is the 1st set up change the filters every 3 months for the 1st 9 mths (3 filters) then once a year. Doing the checks mentioned below could help you save on a filter or two.
Get Er Dun & Have a Cold one. . .
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Before you install the filter, write on it with a Sharpie pen the date and mileage you installed it. It helps when you change it out to quickly know how many miles or time it was used.
I was amazed at what it filtered after 6,000 miles and I flushed my system and added new distilled water and coolant before I installed.... so keep an eye on the degas bottle to ensure you have "flow" coming from the filter. If it decreases or stops... time to change it out.
When you do your first filter change, cut it open with a hacksaw, sawsall, or dremell and let us know what you see!!! My gallery shows what I filtered out and what makes me such a supporter of coolant filters.... a picture is worth a 1,000 words!!!
Enjoy...
I was amazed at what it filtered after 6,000 miles and I flushed my system and added new distilled water and coolant before I installed.... so keep an eye on the degas bottle to ensure you have "flow" coming from the filter. If it decreases or stops... time to change it out.
When you do your first filter change, cut it open with a hacksaw, sawsall, or dremell and let us know what you see!!! My gallery shows what I filtered out and what makes me such a supporter of coolant filters.... a picture is worth a 1,000 words!!!
Enjoy...
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Performed the install today!! I found removing the intercooler tube made it alot easier to install the tee to the heater hose... took it on a nice long ride, all ok !! thanks again !!
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Anyone know of a company which can sell, ship to my Canadian Address or parcel express? Diesel Site and others wont ship to Canada, and I can't find a parts place that can order for me in town.
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the prices of filters and the system are all on their website. and they also tell you when it's supposed to be changed for the first filter and then filters after that first one.
the system is 108 bucks, i got the ball valves (two of them in the kit) 18 bucks, 3 extra filters (system comes with one also), i got the RMI -25 cooling system treatment quart bottle, with shipping was 200 bucks for all that. not bad. i plan on doing the install this weekend and will probably drain a few quarts out of the system so i have no leakage during the install.
I haven't look at the instructions yet. it just came in the mail.
the system is 108 bucks, i got the ball valves (two of them in the kit) 18 bucks, 3 extra filters (system comes with one also), i got the RMI -25 cooling system treatment quart bottle, with shipping was 200 bucks for all that. not bad. i plan on doing the install this weekend and will probably drain a few quarts out of the system so i have no leakage during the install.
I haven't look at the instructions yet. it just came in the mail.
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U R kidding me . . .
It is only cutting 2 easy access hoses & putting 6 hose clams on as well, as putting 3 bolts on the bracket to hold it up. 
Oh yeah, you have to cut the hose to right lenght & screw the filter on. Take a chance, if you need help maybe the wife can help, or the mail man, or the kid next door . . .
