Coolant Filter Model
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From: Henderson, NV
I just received the Dieselsite filter kit the yesterday and plan on installing it this weekend. How much coolant loss can I expect when I cut the hoses? Is there a way to minimize the coolant loss? Thanks in advance and sorry to hi-jack this thread.
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Remove the pressure on the system, by cracking loose the radiator cap. Tighten it back on.
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
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Originally Posted by Bob Riley
Remove the pressure on the system, by cracking loose the radiator cap. Tighten it back on.
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
I got my feet wet doing mine, LOL.So, you gona' hook-up us good Dieselsite.com customers and FTE supporters with a good 'ol boy special discount on the filters??
I always have to ask to do my daddy proud-
Brian
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From: Henderson, NV
Originally Posted by Bob Riley
Remove the pressure on the system, by cracking loose the radiator cap. Tighten it back on.
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
Then raise the hose to be cut as high as you can with a small towel underneath. If you have your new hose and tee ready, you'll probably not loose more than a tablespoon.
Thanks for the order,
Bob Riley
Thank you for the installation tip!
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I kept coolant loss at less than a teaspoon w/ a buddy. Having someone holding the hoses at an angle while you cut and taking the pressure of the system like bob stated put my total loss right at a little less than a teaspoon. Awesome product and really easy to install 
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hey guys looking at doing this mod but was curious if any body has a pic or can tell me where the filter and bracket/housing mount. There aint alot of room in that thar engine compartment.
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http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=324
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and it will do a slideshow of some pictures and the install
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and it will do a slideshow of some pictures and the install
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