The hose was easy to replace. I learned the hard way to put the compression spring clamp on the hose first before putting it in place (after 1/2 hour of trying to fit it over the hose.) Ken you were correct and only about a gallon or less coolant came out. All over me by the way and it does not taste good (some splashed on my face and into my mouth.) Last question is do I need to bleed the system or just add coolant? I'm going to tackle adding coolant after I take a shower and change work clothes. William > > > Not all. It is in a higher spot so you might lose a gallon and a half but > not all. Just put a bucket under it. This hose is done by undoing both > clamps and pushing the hose back onto the plastic pipe a few inches so that > you can get past the coolant distributor nipple. Then pull it off. It can > be a pain. As Haynes loves to say "Installation is reverse of removal!" > Have a great Thanksgiving! > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > http://www.vanagain.com > Phone: 856-327-4936 > Fax: 856-327-2242 |
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