I am putting together a parts list for a complete coolant system replacement---which I hope will go smoother than my first order for fuel line replacement, which was a veritable baptism by fire! Questions: 1. Should I replace my primary coolant tank, along with the already cracked & replaced expansin tank? Is the primary known to become brittle just the same as the expansion one? 2. Should I replace the pressure cap (if separate)? 3. Should I replace the thermostat? 4. What sort of clamps/connectors? How many? 5. Is there any other part of this general system that I should pay attention to or any other part/s I need to order? I really want to do this job right! 6. Finally, are there any small, but *critical details* I should know about, so I pass it on gently to my mechanic? Flamed but not scorched, Phaedra |
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