DIY Coolant Filter?
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OK, I am about to pull my hair out. This is probably the one and only in depth how to on a DIY Coolant Filter thread I have found. However, there is mention about pictures, but I don't see any and they appear to be broken links.
The only question I have is where do you tie in for the inlet to the filter and visa versa the outlet?
The only question I have is where do you tie in for the inlet to the filter and visa versa the outlet?
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From: Pilesgrove NJ
Did mine about 3 months ago using the NAPA parts and valves from the local plumbing store. Around $65 or so. I mounted the filter housing on the inside of the frame roughly under the pax seat. I do not do any off roading so not a factor. Easy place to put it and does not crowd the engine comp. I have the 6.0 so taped the line from the engine block to the heater and returned via the small line from the radiator to the degas. One thing that I did add was a clear glass marine fuel inline filter to the return line. It came from West Marine for about $12 or so. Took the filter element out and mounted it in that return line to the de gas bottle. Now you can see the fluid coming from the filter whenever you open the hood. Fluid now a clear golden color. No leaks and easy under truck access to change filters. There are two ball valves at the filter to stop flow for filter change. No more clogging of the oil cooler. Had to replace that and egr due to the oil cooler being plugged with casting sand. $2500 with parts and labor.
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OK, I am about to pull my hair out. This is probably the one and only in depth how to on a DIY Coolant Filter thread I have found. However, there is mention about pictures, but I don't see any and they appear to be broken links.
The only question I have is where do you tie in for the inlet to the filter and visa versa the outlet?
The only question I have is where do you tie in for the inlet to the filter and visa versa the outlet?
http://www.dfuser.com/Install%20Guid...filter_kit.pdf
This tells you how to install a system.
Good Luck!
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Going to resurrect the thread again, but an dealer that tells you a cooler will void your warranty is full of it. Research the Magnasun-Moss act, in order for a manufacturer to void a warranty due to aftermarket parts, they have to be able to prove that the failure was directly related to the part installed. Example: A truck with a coolant filter rolls into the dealership with a leaking transmission. The dealership cannot viod the warranty. Another truck with a coolant filter rolls into the dealership with warped heads due to a lack of coolant because the system leaked out the filter system, then they have evey right to void the warranty. This is one of the reasons that aftermarket Mustang builders such as Roush and Saleen can add superchargers and such to their cars and yet still comply within the warranty standards. The vehicle is covered under warranty by Ford, the aftermarket parts are covered by the companies that make the parts for Roush and Saleen. Hope this helps.
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can anybody tell me what size the hearter hose that you need to hook into is
i found a Multi-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 1/2" X 3/8" X 1/2" brass for $13.50 and a Single-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 5/8" X 3/8" X 5/8" $50.53 stainless i hoping that the 1/2" by 3/8" will work
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i found a Multi-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 1/2" X 3/8" X 1/2" brass for $13.50 and a Single-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 5/8" X 3/8" X 5/8" $50.53 stainless i hoping that the 1/2" by 3/8" will work
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can anybody tell me what size the hearter hose that you need to hook into is
i found a Multi-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 1/2" X 3/8" X 1/2" brass for $13.50 and a Single-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 5/8" X 3/8" X 5/8" $50.53 stainless i hoping that the 1/2" by 3/8" will work
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i found a Multi-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 1/2" X 3/8" X 1/2" brass for $13.50 and a Single-Barbed Tube Fitting Reducing Tee for 5/8" X 3/8" X 5/8" $50.53 stainless i hoping that the 1/2" by 3/8" will work
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I just went with the Dieselsite setup because I did not want to chase all over the countryside getting parts.
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coolant filter
I like your coolant filter bracket so much I am in the process of doing one myself, just about finished. Could you show me where you connected your high pressure and low pressure lines on the engine.
I discovered I had the filter bracket from a previous truck I wanted to install it into so I was lucky.
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I discovered I had the filter bracket from a previous truck I wanted to install it into so I was lucky.
Steve Young
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2004 6.0 super cab, short bed
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Got a couple of pictures of mine if it will help anybody...
Picture of the bracket...its actually made of a2 tool steel so its kinda overkill, but its all i had. Little tricky to weld with the little 110 flux core machine i used but its stuck pretty well.
Valves are temporary...kinda large but they work.
Good shot of the welds i mentioned above
I ran the supply side around the intercooler pipe because i was worried about it rubbing and getting hot...i think im going to get some black exhaust wrap and wrap it up soon and hopefully shorten up the hose a bit.
Picture of the bracket...its actually made of a2 tool steel so its kinda overkill, but its all i had. Little tricky to weld with the little 110 flux core machine i used but its stuck pretty well.
Valves are temporary...kinda large but they work.
Good shot of the welds i mentioned above
I ran the supply side around the intercooler pipe because i was worried about it rubbing and getting hot...i think im going to get some black exhaust wrap and wrap it up soon and hopefully shorten up the hose a bit.
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Just finished my DIY coolant filter install. Well everything but the base which is suppose to be ready to be picked up at Napa Monday. It was pretty easy. Got the Tees at home depo. They are the perfect size for the existing hoses but were pretty tight in the 3/8 hose I bought at Napa. Got everything including the ball valves from grainger for $74. Not Bad. Hit me up if you have any questions.
If you have a little time and a NAPA dealer close, that is all you need.
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Boo Daddy. I got a peace of 2" wide 3/16" thick steel from Home Depot and then heated it up with oxy acetylene and bent it to form. I havent installed it yet cause my base is gonna be at Napa until Monday. But when I do i will post a pic.
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I only read the 1st and 3rd page but the tool talked about on the first page that is designed to eliminate air pockets is the radkitplus from snap on. I got one off ebay from a pawn shop out east and it is awesome. I do not pour anything into my degas bottle. the tool vacuums down the system and by turning a valve it siphons the coolant in. I also used it to purge air from the steering system.